Vidalia Onion
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For the 2023-2024 UGA Onion Variety Trial, we evaluated 53 varieties, which included current Vidalia varieties, along with other yellow granex, yellow globe, white, and red onion varieties. For each variety grown, we compiled yield data that includes pre-graded field weights, as well total marketable, jumbo, colossal, and medium yields. In additions to yields, each…
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The yield and flavor results are in from this past season’s onion variety trial. Many thanks to the participating seed companies and county extension agents for their assistance with planting, harvesting, and grading. The full report is listed below. Please click on the report to view.
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At our September 7th, 2022 Vidalia Onion Production Meeting, Dr. Tim Coolong presented results from a nitrogen timing/efficiency study that he and his colleagues have been working on. Below is the presentation. Please click below to view the slides.
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Happy New Year to everyone. We have all of our onion trials planted now, and all of our onions look like they are off to a good start. I wanted to give everyone a few updates on what’s been going on here at the VOVRC and around the area. Onion Session at the SE Regional…
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The folks at AgSouth Insurance have shared this timely information below. Please take a look to make sure your operation is where it needs to be with insurance. If you have questions, contact information is below. I hope things have gone well for you, your family, and your farm so far this year. I know…
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Everyone, we will be hosting a fumigation meeting here at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center on July 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided, and we will have some timely updates for onion growers as they prepare for onion seedbeds. Please join us!
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Last week, we held a virtual crop update to discuss the status of the crop and disease management recommendations. I’d like to share the key points and notes from the update. Click the link below to view the notes from the program.
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Here is an excellent crop report written by Tattnall County Extension Agent Aubrey Shirley. Another onion season is here and we are now in the middle of it. The weather outlook for this winter season had called for increase temperatures and below average rainfall. Until a month ago the forecast was correct. October and November…
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The 2020 Vidalia Onion Extension-Research Report is now available. This report encompasses all the research conducted on Vidalia Onions in the past year. Many thanks to the Vidalia Onion Committee for funding this research. Please take a look!
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Make plans today to attend the Vidalia Onion Precision Ag Field Day on Thursday, February 19th, 2026! This event will be held at the UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center, 8163 Hwy 178, Lyons, GA, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A sponsored lunch will be provided for all attendees. Georgia Pesticide License Credit…
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We had a great crop update at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center on January 20th, 2026. In case you missed it, here are the presentations and handout from the meeting: Dr. Bhabesh Dutta’s Onion Disease Management Presentation: Onion Disease Spray Guide for 2026 Chris Tyson’s Crop Update Slides
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Our most recent research report is now available. This is an annual report highlighting research conducted on Vidalia onions in recent years. Research topics include: variety trials, irrigation and fertilizer strategies, sulfur content in soils, effect of fertilizers on yield, thrips, factors affecting postharvest incidence of bacterial bulb rot, and Botrytis leaf blight. Click the…
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Please see the report below for the 2025 Organic Vidalia Onion Variety Trial:
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Please make plans to join us on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our Onion Disease Update. Dr. Bhabesh Dutta, UGA Extension Plant Pathologist, will be our guest speaker. He will be discussing spray programs and disease management for the 2026 onion growing season. The meeting will be held at…
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Our annual Vidalia Onion Production Update is right around the corner! AgSouth will be cooking lunch for us, so you know it will be good! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 2025 at 12:00 noon until 2 pm. We will have updates on some of last year’s research projects, including disease management, variety evaluation,…
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The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) is currently seeking new member nominations from industry producers. The VOC elects 8 new nominees annually. Four member seats and four alternate seats are currently open for nominations. If you are interested in learning more or making a nomination, please click on the press release below.
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The results are in from this past season’s Onion Variety Trial at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. We have the yields and grades, along with the flavor results from each variety that was harvested in 2025. This year, we evaluated 49 entries in the trial. I would like to thank all the participating…
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Please make plans to join us at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center on Thursday, August 7th at 10 am until noon for a weed control update with Dr. Stanley Culpepper. We will be discussing current research on weed control as well as updates for direct seeded and transplant onion production. Click the link…
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Please make plans to join us for the 2025 Vidalia Onion Field Day! It will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm at the UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. We will take a tour of the research plots at the station, followed by a sponsored lunch for…
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