The first winter onions are being harvested. A sign that the trade in onions from the 2021 harvest is almost over. However, the storages are not all empty yet. The quality of the onions is becoming increasingly important, says DCA market expert Pieter Post. With the warm weather, the onions in the shed will wear out quickly. It is difficult for parties affected by this to find a new owner. There is still a plus point for good onions from mechanical cooling.