Growing onions successfully depends on creating the right environment – especially when it comes to temperature and light. Onions are quite sensitive to these factors, and even small variations can influence how well the bulbs develop.
Traditionally, onions are classified as a cool-season crop, meaning they naturally prefer cooler growing conditions. They aren’t as heat tolerant as some other vegetables, but not all onions are created equal. Some varieties can handle higher temperatures better than others. The ideal temperature range also varies depending on the onion’s stage of growth.
Although onions can handle a light frost, extreme cold can be just as damaging as too much heat. That said, warm weather doesn’t automatically mean onions will fail. In fact, some types thrive in hot climates. India, one of the hottest countries in the world, also happens to be the second-largest onion producer – a testament to the adaptability of certain onion varieties.
There’s no one-size-fits-all temperature rule for onion farming because other factors like soil, watering, and day length also play important roles. But while it may take some effort to manage these variables, onion farming can be highly rewarding. Onions are a global staple – eaten daily, used in countless recipes, and packed with health benefits.
M&P Engineering is a leading manufacturer of food processing equipment and offers a range of onion peeling machines.
M&P’s Large Onion Peeling machine uses self-adjusting floating knives to top, tail and peel onions. It is easy to operate and makes sure the product remains in pristine condition after it has been peeled by using a dry peeling process. The dry onion peeling process is able to process up to 750kg of onions per hour. See it in action here.
M&P’s Small Onion Peeling machine is also simple to operate and you get a product similar in quality to hand peelers at high speed and consistent quality. This machine does not require a lot of labour and is simple to clean and easy to maintain. It can top, tail and peel onions from 18mm to 45mm.
If you would like to find out more about M&P Engineering’s onion peelers, call 0161 872 8378 or contact us here.