Guide & varieties
Varietal Guide
Onions are valued by people across the globe, particularly as they are one of the few vegetables used in every cuisine throughout the world.
Onions from Wilcox are grown in the key growing regions of Pukekohe and Waikato and are harvested, stored and pre-packed for year round availability in New Zealand supermarkets. Varieties are continually evaluated to ensure consistent quality standards in taste, texture and keeping properties. A purpose-built onion packhouse is situated in Pukekohe in the North Island.
Brown Onions
These are the most commonly available onions and are in the shops all year round. They are strongly flavoured, firm onions with layers of golden brown paper skins and white flesh.
Red Onions
These are easily recognised by their burgundy red skins and red tinged flesh. Spanish type red onions are large and round, while Californian red onions tend to be flatter and milder.
Pickling Onions
These are simply small brown onions. They have a strong pungent flavour. Available all year round, but at their best for pickling about March.