Kanazawa Ippon Futonegi (Large Spring Onions)

Available：October-January

Characteristics

Thick and long white stems
When boiled it becomes sweet and soft, melting in your mouth
Boiled, skewered, in sukiyaki or in a hot pot, these onions are delicious however you choose to prepare them
The colder it gets, the sweeter the taste; exceptionally sweet and tasty when boiled and eaten during wintertime.

Overview

The plant has been cultivated in Kanazawa since the late Meiji, after the original breed was reportedly introduced from Nagano. The white stem grows covered by hilled up soil. The green leaves easily break in the wind, so they are carefully supported during growth.

Yakitori with Kanazawa Ippon Futonegi

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