Onions
In season here from August through January.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 medium onion, raw · 110 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% |
FDC ID 170000 · Onions, raw (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A medium raw onion has about 44 calories and less than 10% of the Daily Value for each nutrient listed above. (USDA)
Pick, store and use
- Pick
Choose onions that aren't bruised or damaged. (MSU Extension)
- Store
For keeping, trim the dry tops to 1–3 inches and leave the papery skin on. In cool, dry storage (35–55°F) onions can last 1–8 months. (MSU Extension)
- Freeze
MSU doesn't usually recommend freezing onions, since they store well dry, but chopped onions can be frozen without blanching for cooking. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
No farm in our directory lists onions by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170000 · FDA Daily Values · MSU Extension Michigan Fresh: Onions · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).