PPA starts its own demo fields with seed onions in Dronten
Which onion varieties perform best in practice?
That is exactly what we are going to investigate this season at the PPA Demonstration Fields in Dronten. On a plot opposite our office on the Olsterpad, we are growing approximately twenty different varieties of seed onions from multiple onion seed suppliers. Throughout the entire season, we monitor the development of these varieties from sowing to harvest and storage.
Field research into the performance of onion varieties
With this project, we aim to provide growers with up-to-date and objective information regarding the performance of various varieties under real-world conditions. As an independent partner in the onion sector, we consider it important to share knowledge and offer transparency to both growers and suppliers.
Seed onion demonstration fields: monitored from sowing to storage
We grow all varieties ourselves on the demonstration fields. We closely monitor the crops throughout the season and document developments using photos, videos, and cultivation updates. This creates a complete picture of the growth, crop development, yield, and final storage results of the different varieties.
Grower evening and knowledge sharing regarding onion cultivation
In addition to cultivation, we also organize various events where growers can view the results. In the summer, we open the demonstration fields for a practice-oriented evening where we view and explain the varieties in the field. In the winter, a concluding meeting follows in which we present the results of the season and look back on the yields and experiences.
PPA Demonstration Fields as a meeting place for growers and suppliers
With the PPA Demonstration Fields, we hope to create a valuable meeting place where knowledge, practical experience, and innovation come together. Throughout the season, we keep interested parties informed of developments on the field via our website and social media channels.