Onion Exhibition

A Benchmark for Salad Onions

Among professional vegetable growers, the 'Exhibition' variety from the Dutch seed company Bejo Zaden has established itself as the gold standard for salad onions. This variety is a prime example of breeding focused on flavor profiles and culinary experience rather than long-term industrial shelf life.

Agronomic Potential and Characteristics

Exhibition is renowned for its impressive bulb size. Under optimal conditions and proper agricultural practices, bulbs can easily reach 200–250 grams. Developed by Dutch breeders, this variety is perfectly adapted for one-year cultivation using the transplanting method.

• Appearance: The bulbs feature a classic rounded shape with thin, light-brown outer skins, protecting a succulent white interior.
• Flavor Profile: The primary strength of Exhibition is the absence of harsh pungency. With a dry matter content of up to 10%, it offers a mild, delicate texture, making it a favorite for fresh salads.
• Resilience: Bejo’s breeding program has ensured high resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum), a critical trait for maintaining crop health in regions prone to soil-borne fungal diseases.

Application and Storage Guidelines

It is important to note that Exhibition is a specialized salad variety intended for fresh consumption. Given its physiological structure and low dry matter content, it is not suitable for long-term storage; the optimal shelf life is 1–2 months post-harvest. Harvesting should be performed manually to prevent damage to the delicate outer layers. This variety is tailored for growers looking to deliver high-quality, gourmet-grade onions directly to the market.