Onions, Dry
   
Season
  Year Round
 
Receiving and Inspecting
  Good quality dry onions should be firm and hard with short, tight necks and dry papery skins. Slightly loose outer skin is common and should not affect quality. Avoid onions that show mold, decay, or blemishes.
 
Storing and Handling
  Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
  60-65 degrees F/16-18 degrees C
85-95% relative humidity
  Copyright & Disclaimer
  PMA Fresh Produce Manual
 
Handling Tips
  Handle onions with care to prevent bruising or decay. Spring/summer onions are especially susceptible to bruising due to high water and sugar content.
 
Troubleshooting
  Water-soaked spots:
This is an indication of freeze damage. To prevent freezing injury, do not store dry onions below 30 degrees F/-1 degree C.
Green spots:
Dry onions may develop green spots if they are exposed to sunlight. For best quality, keep onions in a dark area out of sunlight.
Bruising:
Rough handling may cause bruising, especially with spring/summer onions. To prevent bruising, keep handling to a minimum; do not drop shipping containers on the floor.
 
Variety/Type Descriptions
  Characterized by thin, light-colored skin and a sweet, mild flavor due to a higher water and sugar content. Because of their thin skins, spring/summer onions are more susceptible to bruising. Spring/summer onions may be red, white, or yellow in color.
 
Common Packaging
  40- and 50-lb. cartons
5-, 10-, 25-, and 50-lb. bags
 
Grades
  U.S. No. 1
U.S. Combination
 
Storing Tips
  For extended storage, hold dry onions at 32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C. Maintain good air ventilation during storage; keep onions out of direct sunlight. Store dry onions away from foods that absorb odors.
 
Sizes
  Colossal
Jumbo
Medium
Pre-pack
Small
 
Shippers
  A-W PRODUCE CO.
PHONE # - 956-447-5551
FAX # - 956-447-5643

CARGIL PRODUCE CO.
PHONE # - 830-278-5616
FAX # - 830-278-4935

DAVID K. DEBERRY, INC.
PHONE# - 956-380-3383
FAX# - 956-380-3382

ELMORE & STAHL, INC.
PHONE # - 956-585-4511
FAX # - 956-585-0258

FRIO VALLEY FARMS, INC.
PHONE # - 830-334-4682
FAX # - 830-334-2643

FONTERA PRODUCE, LTD.
PHONE # - 956-381-5701
FAX # - 956-381-5706

I. KUNIK CO., INC.
PHONE # - 956-686-4324
FAX # - 956-686-2855

J & D PRODUCE, INC.
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325

J.F. PALMER & SONS PRODUCE, INC.
PHONE # - 956-787-8593
FAX # - 956-787-2560

LAMAR FARMS, INC.
PHONE # - 956-212-0792
FAX # - 956-630-1098

RIO FRESH, INC.
PHONE # - 956-787-0023
FAX # - 956-787-0503

SAN ANTONIO COMMISSION OF TEXAS, INC.
PHONE # - 956-687-9181
FAX # - 956-682-1012

SOUTH TEX ORGANICS, L.C.
PHONE # - 956-585-1040
FAX # - 956-581-1040

SUNBURST FARMS
PHONE # - 806-745-6971
FAX # - 806-748-1767

VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO., INC.
PHONE # - 956-994-1310
FAX # - 956-994-1312

DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS
PHONE # - 956-631-3311
FAX # - 956-631-0918

WETEGROVE CO., INC.
PHONE # - 956-689-3773
FAX # - 956-689-3017

WINTER GARDEN PRODUCE
PHONE # - 830-278-3323
FAX # - 830-278-7241