Dry Onions
What to look for
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Heavy for size and firm
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2 inches or more in diameter
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Uniform color and shape
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True to variety
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Small, well dried neck
What you don’t want
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Peeled or immature bulb
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Misshapen, double, or split bulb
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Large soft neck
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Poor color or size
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Small, well dried neck
How to prepare
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Harvest approx. 2 weeks before exhibiting to cure
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Do not remove outer scales or wash
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Trim tops to 1 inch and roots to ¼ inch
Suggested exhibit quantity
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State Fair: 3 specimens
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County Fair: Check your fair book
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Green Onions
What to look for
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½ to ¾ inch in diameter
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Straight white stem w/ green leaves
What you don’t want
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Too small or too large
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Poor color or peeled
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Dry or discolored leaves
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Crooked
How to prepare
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Remove loose skin
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Cut tops 4-5 in above white shank
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Trim roots to ½ inch
Suggested exhibit quantity
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State Fair: Refer to premium book
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County Fair: Check your fair book
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Watch the video and learn what a judge looks for when judging onions
