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Look
for
hard
firm
onions
that
are
dry
and
have
small
necks
they
should
be
covered
with
papery
outer
scales
and
be
free
of
green
sunburn
spots
and
other
blemishes.
Onions
with
wet
or
soft
necks
should
be
avoided
as
this
is
a
sign
of
immature
or
decayed
onion.
Onions
with
thick,
hollow,
woody
centers
in
the
neck
or
fresh
green
sprouts
should
also
be
avoided.
size
selection
depends
on
the
end
use
of
the
onion,
large
for
slicing,
medium
to
small
for
roasting
or
boiling
and
small
for
pickling
etc.
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