ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Vidalia onion enthusiasts can mark their calendars for April 15. That is when the Vidalia onion season is set to begin, as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and the Vidalia Onion Committee officially announced the 2025 pack date.
The Vidalia onions will start shipping to grocery stores on April 15, bringing a taste of Georgia’s unique agricultural heritage to kitchens everywhere.
“I’m excited to announce, in coordination with the Vidalia Onion Committee, that April 15, 2025, is the official pack date for this year’s Vidalia onion season,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “Georgia’s world-famous Vidalia onions are coming to a store near you very soon, and we are thrilled that professional chefs, home cooks and consumers across the globe will soon be enjoying the incredible, sweet flavor of our Georgia Grown Vidalia onions.”
Crop Background
Vidalia onions are available for a limited time each year, from April through early September. The annual pack date is determined based on soil and weather conditions during the growing season, ensuring that only the highest quality onions reach consumers.
This year, the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel conducted an in-depth review and voted to recommend April 15 as the 2025 pack date, which Commissioner Harper subsequently approved.
Vidalia onions thrive in a unique growing region spanning 20 counties in South Georgia. Their exceptional flavor results from a delicate balance of specific weather patterns and soil conditions found exclusively in this area, creating an optimal environment for their growth.
“For the upcoming 2025 season, we have 10,000 acres of Vidalia onions planted in the production region,” noted Vidalia Onion Committee Chairman Cliff Riner. “Our farmers are dedicated to sustaining this tradition, and it’s evident that consumer demand for Vidalia onions remains strong. We look forward to another successful season defined by quality and flavor.”