Facts for Onions

• Washington State is famous for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion, available in season during the summer, usually from June to August.
• The origin of the unknown, but a few theories suggest that the first onions were grown in central Asia, Iran, or West Pakistan.
• The versatile onion comes in three colors: Yellow, Red and White. Yellow onions are also called "storage" onions and available from July through March in Washington State.
• Onions are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and folic acid.

Source: Fruits and Veggies More Matters and The National Onion Association