What if we told you that you could incorporate onions into a stunning flower arrangement? Not actual onions, of course, but the Allium flower, a beautiful bloom from the same family as onions and garlic.
Valentine’s Day is a time to express love and admiration, often symbolised by traditional roses. But for those looking to make a truly unique impression, the allium flower offers a beautiful alternative. The allium flower stands out with its globe-like shape, formed by hundreds of tiny star-shaped blossoms. Ranging in shades from vibrant purple to soft white and delicate pink, its striking appearance makes it a captivating choice. Alliums symbolise unity, patience, and prosperity, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Unlike roses, which often wilt within days, alliums are known for their long-lasting nature. Fresh allium stems can remain vibrant for weeks with proper care. To create a distinctive Valentine’s Day arrangement, pair alliums with more conventional flowers such as roses, lilies, or tulips. Their bold, spherical form complements softer floral shapes, adding texture and dimension to the bouquet. Alternatively, a minimalist arrangement featuring only alliums can make an equally striking statement.
With Valentine’s just around the corner, will you be considering The Onion Flower as an arrangement option for a bouquet for a partner or loved one?
M&P Engineering has been manufacturing food production, preparation and filling equipment for many years and offers a range of equipment including its onion peeling machines.
M&P Engineering’s Large Onion Peeling machine uses a dry peeling process, resulting in no waste slurry. It can peel, top and tail onions with diameters between 45mm and 115mm using its self-adjusting floating knife assemblies. The peeler uses compressed air to remove the skin, resulting in optimum end-product appearance.
The large onion peeler has a raw material input rate of 750kg per hour when working at optimum speed but can be adjusted to suit the needs of the processor.
M&P Engineering also have available a range of freshcut machinery, including our Carousel Grid Cutting machine and our Radish Top & Tailer.
If you would like to find out more information about our products, speak to a member of the team on +44 (0)161 872 8378 or contact us here.