ONION CULTIVATION
The world production of onions amounts to around 3 million tons, 65% of which are grown in Asia and Europe.
The main producers are China and India, followed by Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy and France. The Italians grow about 450,000 tons of onions, much of which comes from Emilia-Romagna, which accounts for nearly 30% of the national harvest.
Italian onions are available on the market all year round, with numerous varieties, including Dorata di Parma, Rossa di Tropea, Ramata di Milano, Bianca precocissima di Barlettae di Pompei and Gialla di Mondragone.

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