In Georgia, we’re very proud of our famous seasonal treat. We’ve come a long way since the Vidalia onion’s accidental discovery in the 1930s. While still grown with great care, you no longer need to travel to South Georgia each spring and summer to purchase this flavorful, sweet onion.
We are proudly found on shelves across the United
States and select locations in Canada.
Cultivated for more than 80 years by growers, the Vidalia Onion is considered America’s favorite sweet onion.
Its distinctive taste is derived from the combination of weather, water and soil uniquely found within 20 South Georgia counties.
Hand planted, harvested and cured each season, the sweet, juicy bulbs are available within a limited window from April to August.
Impeccable in quality, the Vidalia Onion is sweet and crisp with a distinctive flavor all its own that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.
Considered a favorite sweet onion by chefs and home cooks, the Vidalia onion is known for its sweetness and versatility. From soups to salads to even desserts, Vidalia onions compliments any dish.
In 1990, Vidalia onions were named the Official State Vegetable of Georgia.
Each year, the pack date is set by the Georgia Ag Commissioner. No onion sold before the pack date can be called a “Vidalia.”
Approximately 200 million pounds of Vidalia onions are distributed across the country and Canada each year.
The state built a farmers’ market central to Macon, Augusta and Savannah. Word of “those sweet onions from Vidalia” began to spread throughout the state, and a name was born as recognition grew.
As their onion began its ascent to national fame, local support soared. The annual Vidalia onion festival was established in Glennville, Georgia, by 1977 and in Vidalia, Georgia, by 1978.
No longer just a “southern thing,” Vidalias are now sold in 50 states and most of Canada.
During the Great Depression, farmers had high hopes of onions being new cash crop. Imagine their surprise when what grew was not an instant money-maker but a strange new, sweet tasting onion.
The state built a farmers’ market central to Macon, Augusta and Savannah. Word of “those sweet onions from Vidalia” began to spread throughout the state, and a name was born as recognition grew.
The Vidalia Onion Act of 1986 was passed by the Georgia state legislature, trademarking the name “Vidalia onions” and defining the growing region.
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