“For the 2024 season, we have 11,000 acres of Vidalia onions planted in the production area,” said VOC Chairman Cliff Riner. “Over the past few years, sweet onion sales have continued to increase, with Vidalia onions being a big part of the market. We're looking forward to another great season this year.”
Known for their sweet, crisp flavor and versatility, Vidalia onions are a seasonal treat for various dishes — from savory to sweet. Because of the unique weather, water and soil combination in 20 south Georgia counties, Vidalia onions cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world — while all Vidalias are sweet onions, not all sweet onions are Vidalias.
For over 80 years, Vidalia onions have been hand-planted, harvested and cured by growers. The Vidalia Onion Act of 1986 established their growing region in South Georgia and trademarked the “Vidalia onion” name. Vidalia onions are grown from a distinctive Granex seed, then packed and sold on or after the official pack date annually.
