The onion experiment was launched by the National Agricultural Chamber of Hungary.
As a result of the experiment on 15 varieties, a list of proposals was prepared that provides professional and technological information to Hungarian onion producers.
Some varieties of onions contain about 6% sugar in their composition, and this is more than in some fruits.
Fifteen cultivars participating in the study were sown at the Tordashi Plant Variety Experimental Station of the National Food Safety Authority (Nebih). In addition to the production results, the varieties also undergo storage experiments and content tests. The experiment that has just begun will also help manufacturers select the right grade and help select the technology.
Under the auspices of the National Chamber of Agriculture, there is a working group for onion production, which brings together most of the Hungarian producers and plays a role in improving the efficiency of production and market organization. Technological advances are also needed, focusing mainly on harvesting, plant protection, weed control, nutrient replenishment and irrigation.
In Hungary, onions were grown on 1,424 hectares in 2019, and garlic production is also significant in Hungary: last year, 941 hectares received local support, and sweet onions were grown on 192 hectares.
According to the data for 2019, garlic is grown on the largest area in the county of Chongrad (674 hectares), while in the counties of Bekesh, Bach-Kishkun, Yas-Nagykun-Szolnok, Hajdu-Bihar and Gyor-Moson-Sopron, a significant production area Luke.
- Valencian onion farmers in regions such as L'Horta, Camp de Turia and La Ribera have great difficulty selling their crops early in the campaign.
- The Economic Coordinating Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers imposed a ban on the export of onions until May 30, 2020. The ban also applies to red pepper.
- Onion leaves make up 93% of the water, and bulbs - 86%, which indicates the importance and need of this crop for moisture.
