Green Onions vs. Scallions vs. Spring Onions vs. Chives: What’s the Difference?

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## 🌿 Green Onions vs. Scallions vs. Spring Onions vs. Chives: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle wondering whether **green onions**, **scallions**, **spring onions**, and **chives** are all the same thing — you’re not alone. These slender, green-topped herbs and vegetables look similar at first glance, but they’re quite different in terms of **flavor**, **usage**, and **growth**.

Here’s a simple guide to help you tell them apart — and know exactly which one to use in your next recipe.

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### 🟢 Green Onions vs. Scallions

Let’s start here:
💡 **Green onions and scallions are the same thing.**

They both refer to the **young, tender shoots** of a type of allium (onion family plant), harvested before the bulb fully develops.

#### ✅ What They Look Like:

* Long, straight green stalks
* Small, white base (no real bulb)

#### ✅ Flavor:

* Mild onion taste
* Slightly grassy and fresh

#### ✅ Best Uses:

* Garnishing soups, stir-fries, salads, tacos, baked potatoes
* Used raw or lightly cooked

**Fun fact:** In the U.S., “scallions” and “green onions” are used interchangeably depending on the region or store.

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