Grown with Passion,
Served with Pride Since 1945
Hand-planted and harvested with care each season, our sweet onions are known for their mild flavor and versatility in a wide-range of dishes from soups to salads, sandwiches, sides, dips and sauces.
Our goal has always been to provide the most consistent, premium-quality and flavorful sweet onions available and today, we offer a year-round supply. Our Vidalia® onions are harvested in the Spring and Summer months at our headquarters in Southeast Georgia. And we import our sweet onions from Peru in the Fall and Winter months. Both are grown in different countries but have similar seed varieties, climates and growing conditions to ensure the same superior sweet onion flavor.
Vidalia® Sweet Onions
Vidalia’s are a type of mild, yellow sweet onion that have a flat ovular shape. Grown in a sandy loamy soil that has a low amount of sulfur, it creates a sweet yet impactful flavor. To be classified as a Vidalia, onions must be grown in one of 20 contiguous counties throughout Georgia. Vidalia sweet onions can be eaten raw and are commonly used to make onion rings or paired with a flavorful meat dish.
The Vidalia onion season begins in mid-April and runs through August so be sure to look for the G&R Farms brand in-store.
Peruvian Sweet Onions
Peruvian Sweets have a similar taste, look, color and feel to that of Vidalia onions. With a limited Vidalia season, Peru offers very similar growing conditions found in that of Southeast, Georgia and aims to provide a year-round supply of sweet onions.
The Peruvian season begins in September and runs through March.
Red Peruvian Sweet Onions
Red Peruvian Sweets offer a rich purple color and delectably sweet taste that is similar to that of Vidalia onions. Peru offers very similar growing conditions found in that of Southeast, Georgia and aims to provide a year-round supply of sweet onions.
Red Peruvian Sweet onions are available seasonally. Availability is subject to change.
Storage Tips
The water content in sweet onions is much higher than in regular onions, which shortens their shelf life and makes them more susceptible to bruising. To keep them at their best, sweet onions must be handled and stored with care.
HERE’S SOME HELPFUL TIPS
Preservation Tips
To enhance the flavor of our raw sweet onions, store them whole and unpeeled in the refrigerator and chill for about one hour before serving. If serving sliced onions, peel, slice and soak in ice water for about 30 minutes, then drain on a paper towel.
TRY THESE TIPS FOR LONGER STORAGE
Dried
Chop onions evenly, spread on a cookie sheet, then bake using the lowest temperature setting. Remove from the oven when thoroughly dry, but not brown. Store at room temperature in airtight containers.
Chopped and Frozen
Chop onions evenly, spread on a cookie sheet, then place in the freezer. Once completely frozen, remove and seal in freezer safe containers or bags.
Frozen Whole
Peel, wash, and core onions. Store in freezer safe containers or bags.
Sweet Goodness in Every Bite
Our sweet onions are not only delicious, they are a good source of Vitamin C which helps boost the immune system and overall good health. Best of all, they are fat free, cholesterol free, and sodium free.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Eating them raw may help to reduce bad cholesterol.
- They contain fiber that lowers the chances of gastric ulcers and supports digestion.
- Chewing raw onions for several minutes can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease and oral infections.
- Promotes bone density and lowers the risk of osteoporosis.
- They contain high amounts of quercetin, an antioxidant which may help reduce the risk of many cancers.
