Dutch onions
Dutch onions are among the most eaten vegetables in the world. They form the basis of nearly every dish. Moreover, onions are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and B11. Also, minerals like iron, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, and potassium can be found in onions.
Yellow and red onions
Hofotra delivers both yellow and red onions.
Availability
Dutch onions are available all year round.
Distribution
Hofotra delivers yellow and red onions, which find their way to the consumer through the supermarket channel, fresh markets, and industry. Depending on customer preference, onions are delivered according to customer specifications.
Assortment
The onions are packaged available in the following assortments:
- 35/50 mm;
- 40/60 mm;
- 50/70 mm;
- 60/80 mm;
- 75/105 mm;
- 80/+ mm;
- Other assortment, upon customer specification.
Packaging possibilities
The onions have been sorted and are available in the following packagings:
- 10 x 1 kg mesh bag
- 20 x 1, kg mesh bag;
- 10 x 1 kg mesh bag;
- 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg mesh bag;
- 20 kg EPS-H;
- +/- 1100 kg jumbo bag.
Cultivation
The sowing schedule for Dutch onions starts at end of February. First, the plots are worked so that the soil is in optimal condition for the sowing of the onion seeds. After sowing, the growth process is monitored closely. If required, the onions will be given water or nutrients.
Harvest
Usually, harvesting of yellow and red onions starts in the last week of August. The onions are harvested with a machine. After digging them up from the soil, the onions are laid out on the field so they can dry. After drying, a machine is used to collect the onions and bring them to storage.
Storage
After harvesting, the onions are stored in conditioned storage. The onions are stored at the right temperature and humidity.
Onion certificates
The Onions are Global Gap certified.
