About Lasalgaon Onion
Lasalgaon onion is a pungent red onion with long storage life, from Asia's largest onion market area.
About the Crop
Onion is India's most politically sensitive vegetable. India is the world's second-largest grower, and its stored rabi onion supplies the country for half the year.
Where It Comes From
Lasalgaon Onion comes from Lasalgaon area, Nashik district, Maharashtra. The GI tag means that only produce from this area, made or grown in the traditional way, may be sold under this name. Producers and traders can register as authorised users of the GI.
Season and Market
Kharif and rabi crops; stored rabi onion until October. Lasalgaon APMC.
What a GI Tag Means for Buyers
A Geographical Indication is registered with the GI Registry in Chennai. It protects a product's name, helps buyers trust its origin, and usually brings a price premium to growers. Buyers should ask suppliers whether they are registered authorised users, look for GI logos and origin details on packs, and buy from known farmer groups, cooperatives and brands in the region.
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