less pungent alternative to onions?

[brooklyn1]

You could buy her a Mercedes... she'll learn to love onions.

There are many, many types of onions, from powerfully strong to meekly mild. Ask your produce manager.

[OhioGuy]

I LOVE onions. I enjoy growing them, and using them in a variety of recipes and cooking.

My wife, on the other hand, loathes them. She especially hates the smell of them cooking, but can tolerate the taste somewhat once they are cooked.

For some time, I've been wondering if there is something similar tasting in the gardening world that doesn't smell quite as strong when being prepared and cooked?

We've had a lot of arguments over this. I really don't want to give up on onions, but would be willing to try an alternative to try to make my wife happy. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks!

[Billy]

The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of onions for the treatment of poor appetite and to prevent atherosclerosis.

[Default User]

I dislike onions, but I can stand leeks.

Brian

[David Hare-Scott]

This wouild be my suggestion. Leeks in particular are easy to grow.

David

[Balvenieman]

Philistine; remember to vet the next one a little more closely....

Shallots. Milder and sweeter than onions. Leeks don't even come close. Leeks are for potato soup and for people who don't really like chicken soup....

[Bill who putters]

For Leeks

For Shallots

Bill

[OhioGuy]

Which is easier to grow, leek or shallots? Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive source for a number of bulb varieties? Thanks!

[Phisherman]

There are a large variety of plants in the onion family. Chives grow year round, although they grow better at lower temperatures. They are hardy in most areas and at the dead of winter they are they only green thing in the vegetable garden.

[Balvenieman]

Beats me

[Coffee's For Closers]

Maybe leeks?

[brooklyn1]

Chives