Vegetables
Cipolla rossa
In short: Cipolla rossa is in season in Switzerland January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December, peaking in August and September.
Peak: August and September
Available: January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December
Frequently asked questions
When is Cipolla rossa in season in Switzerland?
Peak season is August and September. In Switzerland it is available January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December.
Seasonal recipes
- Lentils and beetroot with chive yoghurt
- Seared trout on sweet-and-sour red onions
- Beetroot tartare with capers and sunflower seeds
- Warm spelt salad with boiled eggs and lamb's lettuce
- Veal rolls with red onion on warm radicchio
- Baked red onion rings, with apple and horseradish sauce
- Borlotti and king oyster mushroom loaf
- Potato gnocchi with red bean ragù
- Oyster mushroom pâté in Chinese cabbage leaves
- Swiss roast beef with red cabbage and salsa verde
- Sheet-pan chickpeas, potatoes and Brussels sprouts
- Pork meatloaf with red cabbage and polenta
Updated on 25 October 2026