The Wait for Vidalias Is Almost Over

There’s a moment every spring when one of Georgia’s most anticipated harvests begins. This year, that moment arrives on April 13, 2026, the official pack date for Vidalia onions, when these beloved sweet onions will start shipping to grocery stores, bringing a taste of Georgia’s unique agricultural heritage to kitchens everywhere.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper shared the news, saying, “Georgia’s world-famous Vidalia onions are coming to a store near you very soon.” It is a moment growers and fans alike look forward to each year, because Vidalias are not just onions. They are a season. Vidalia onions, prized for their remarkable sweetness and versatility, are available for a limited time each year, from April through early September. The annual pack date is carefully determined based on soil and weather conditions during the growing season.

“For the 2026 season, growers planted approximately 10,200 acres of Vidalia® onions across the production region,” said Omar Cruz, Chairman of the Vidalia Onion Committee. “We are excited to bring another outstanding crop to market.”