Per capita consumption of onions is over five kilos
Onions are one of the most consumed vegetables in Switzerland. The annual per capita consumption of all onion varieties is more than 5 kilos. Unlike many vegetables, onions are available all year round from local cultivation. The yellow onion is the second most important outdoor crop after carrots in terms of acreage.
Onions are harvested from April to November. However, Swiss
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