As Espécies da Quinta

Onion Allium cepa Amaryllidaceae

A biennial plant, i.e. that has a 2-year life cycle, but it is harvested in the first year of production. Different varieties can be white, purple, red or yellow. Rich in vitamins and minerals, the bulb of this plant is edible and helps prevent cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as containing flavonoids that give it antioxidant properties.