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The second cutting is thinner and milder, and by the third the flavor is mostly gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a scallion the same as a spring onion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot quite. A scallion is harvested before the bulb swells, so the base stays straight. A spring onion is pulled later and has a small round bulb with a stronger, sharper bite. These are scallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are mine slimy at the tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hollow green tops hold water and rot from the inside once moisture sits in them. Trim the top inch off, dry the rest, and store them loosely - a sealed bag with no towel is what causes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I freeze the greens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and this is the one allium that freezes well raw. Slice the greens, spread them on a tray to freeze loose, then bag them. 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