Some products at the Cambridge Farmers' Market are only available during certain seasons because different crops grow at different times of the year. Below is a list of what's in season each month. Please note these are approximate dates and may vary according to local weather.
Be sure to check out our feature item each month for food tips and recipes.
December Feature: Onions
The onion is also known as the bulb onion or common onion. It is a vegetable and is the most widely
cultivated species of the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek and chive. The three main types of onions in Canada are the Cooking Onions, or Cooking Onions: Yellow, White, and Red, and the Bunching Onion also known as Green Onions and Scallions.
What to look for when buying/picking:
Cooking Onions should be dry on the outside and firm to the touch. The skin should be papery, almost brittle, and the shape smooth, round or oval. Bunching or green onions are meant to be used fresh. Look for smooth, firm, white bulbs and bright green tops.
Other Facts:
Onions have been a part of the human diet for more than 7,000 years. Archeologists have discovered traces of onions dating back to 5000 B.C., found alongside stones from figs and dates in settlements from the Bronze Age.
Ancient Egyptians worshipped onions, believing their spherical shape and concentric circles within symbolized eternity
Onions are poisonous for Dogs and Cats. Onions can weaken a animals red blood cells, leading to anemia that, in severe cases, could result in death.
Onions are rich in quercetin, a powerful flavonoid antioxidant that has been shown to have positive effects in people battling lung cancer.
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