Vidalia Onion Handling, Storage, and Usage Tips

Handling

·         Vidalia Onions have a higher water and sugar content than storage onions, making them susceptible to bruising, and, therefore, must be handled with care by the grower, the retailer, and the consumer.

·         The key to preserving Vidalia’s, and to prevent bruising, is to handle carefully and keep them cool, dry, and separated.

Storage

·         Since Vidalia Onions are available only a portion of the year, here are some simple tips to store them for extended enjoyment.

·        Keep them in the refrigerator wrapped separately in a paper towel. This method is expensive and takes up precious refrigerator space, but can preserve Vidalia Onions for as long as a year.

·         In the legs of clean, sheer pantyhose. Tie a knot between each Vidalia and cut above the knot when you want one. Hang in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

·         On elevated racks or screens, not touching each other, and in a cool place.