Zesty Character Willamette Zestys aren't like other onions.
Yellows are savory, best suited for cooking.
Reds , with their eye-catching color, appeal to consumers in salads and sandwiches. It's moderate size and firm shape create less waste when processed. Thick skins and lower water content enable the Willamette Zesty to resist bruising during shipping and be stored longer without spoiling. Planted during the spring when the Valley is cool and wet, the Willamette Zesty grows throughout the warm summer months and is harvested in September. Thanks to its natural characteristics, the Zesty can be stored and shipped well into the following year.