Onion

Last week, the first shipment of yellow New Zealand onions arrived for Van der Lans International in the Netherlands. This week, the red onions also arrived. The onions were delivered in large bags to the onion grading company Jonika in Oostdijk, as has been the usual practice. Jonika has been a trusted partner for many years. read more

Nowhere in Europe are more spring onions cultivated than in the 'Gemüsegarten Pfalz' (the Palatinate vegetable garden). Dieter Stubenbordt cultivates the fresh onion vegetables around his Hortulanushof near Zeiskam on 450 hectares; he estimates the total acreage of his farm at 1,200 to 1,500. read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R applies to its use against Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) on table onions in open fields and is limited to the period from April 15 to August 12, 2025. read more

In week 12, the Palatinate spring onion harvest officially began. "There will supposedly be a small gap in the harvest when switching from the last winter spring onions, i.e., the overwintered 2024 seed, to the growing summer crop in June. We had to accept some damage due to frosts below -5 °C." read more

While there is still snow on the ground in Quebec's garden, the planting season for iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Romaine Hearts, and celery is expected to begin in about three weeks, around April 14. These crops will be followed by carrots, green onions, parsley. read more

TVA Organics has had a busy year. Despite facing challenges, such as a fire that damaged two storage sheds and the office last summer, the Dutch company displayed determination and resilience. In 2021, they made substantial investments in processing machines, and the previous year, they focused on improving their onion production. read more

Characterized by reduced prices, the ongoing Spanish onion season has posed challenges. Recent persistent rains have caused delays in the early harvests and the planting of mid-season and late varieties for upcoming harvests. Plantations are being closely monitored to prevent disease outbreaks. read more

The first shipments arriving on 20 March marked the official start of this year's overseas onion season. Hendrik Hachmann, an onion importer and co-managing director of Mitteldeutsches Handelskontor GmbH, anticipates that there may not be a wide availability of packaged goods for German food retailers until around... read more

The onion market is currently facing challenges in getting active. "We're all a bit stuck. Market prices are slowly approaching the €20 mark. However, farmers are occupied in the fields and are not willing to sell their onions due to lack of time, while bale prices are decreasing," notes Wouter van. read more

Ciągłe opady deszczu w większości Walencji w marcu mocno uderzyły w uprawę cebuli. Nadmierna wilgoć oraz brak skutecznych produktów do walki z grzybem mączniakowym spowodowały straty wynoszące ponad 80% zbiorów cebuli, co przekłada się na straty ekonomiczne w wysokości 7,5 miliona euro. read more

With a cultivation area of 2,000 hectares to 2,500 hectares throughout the season, the Palatinate region is the undisputed European champion in spring onion cultivation. From March to November, over 350 million bunches of the delicious and particularly healthy superfood are grown here, contributing to food security in Germany. read more

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From now on, the harvest of spring onions is in full swing again throughout the Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Traditionally, these are the first fresh vegetables to be grown outdoors in Germany. The very first spring onions from Germany's largest contiguous growing area for fresh vegetables were harvested. read more