A Vidalia onion is a hybrid varietal of the Granex, a sweet and mild onion, named specifically for the county in Georgia where it was first grown. According to Shuman, it was discovered by accident.

VIDALIA — The Vidalia onion. Beloved across the country — so much so that it garnered a $200 million farm gate value in 2022 — but only grown in 20 counties surrounding the town of Vidalia ...

Vidalia onions, for many years. They also helped harvest other South Georgia agricultural staples, such as blueberries, cotton and pine straw. Eduardo, who also goes by Eddie, now lives in ...