Borettana Cipollini

A charming heirloom from Italy, the Borettana Yellow Cipollini is an onion with a unique and endearing character. It forgoes the typical globe shape for a distinctively flattened, button-like form, growing up to three or four inches wide but often less than an inch thick. Beneath its shiny, satiny golden skin, the flesh is fine-grained, mild, and wonderfully sweet. This high sugar content gives it a rich, complex taste that is simply unmatched.

In the kitchen, that natural sweetness makes this cipollini a standout choice for any recipe involving heat, as it caramelizes beautifully when roasted and adds incredible depth when braised. Its easy-to-handle, flattened shape is perfect for threading onto shish kebabs or tossing into soups and stir-fries. This dependable, long-day variety is also a practical pleasure to grow. Once cured, its sturdy tops are ideal for braiding, allowing you to create a beautiful and traditional kitchen garland that will keep you well-stocked with these delectable onions deep into the winter.