Onions
Round Tropea

Italian heirloom variety with deep purple, rounded bulbs, extraordinary sweetness, and delicate scent.

About Round Tropea

(Allium cepa). Intermediate to long day. Famous in Italy as the Cipolla di Tropea, it is grown on the clay cliffs descending Mount Poro. It was brought to Calabria by the Greeks, who discovered it via the Assyrians and Babylonians. Deep purple, rounded and at times elongated, bulbs have an extraordinary sweetness and amazing delicate scent with a light and enjoyable taste. Highly sought after by gourmet chefs, it can also be baked, boiled, and used as a filling for omelettes. In Tropea, it is also used to produce a delicious onion marmalade.