Learning how tochop green onionsproperly is a must-know cooking skill.

They have long, straight green leaves and straight rather than bulbous-shaped bases.

Both the white base and the green leaves are edible.

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Choose green onions that have fresh-looking green tops and clean white ends.

Store green onions wrapped in a plastic bag in thecrisper drawerof your refrigerator for up to 5 days.

you might also grow your own green onions on your windowsillusing the roots of other green onions.

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Green onions are sometimes referred to asspring onions, but they’re not the same.

We’ve got everything from easy green onion appetizers to main dishes made with the flavorful veggie.

The easiest way to tell the difference is to look for a bulb.

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Chives are also usually a deeper green than scallions and have thinner, hollow stalks.

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