IN ONIONS
2024 Onion Case Study Highlights
Case studies and data collection were conducted in partnership with the University of Georgia Extension, Oregon State University, and Ag Metrics Group.
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Laserweeding increased premium-grade, single-center onions by 16% compared to herbicide-treated onions.
Location: Idaho, United States
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Laserweeded onions were 36% firmer than those treated with pre- and post-emergent herbicides extending storage time.
Location: California, United States
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Laserweeding produced 53.66 tons per acre, with 45% colossal and 40% jumbo grade processing onions.
Location: California, United States
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Laserweeding enabled direct seeded onions, boosting bulb diameter and weight by 200% compared to herbicide alone.
Location: Georgia, United States
Vidalia georgia Onions
Direct Seeded Viability
Before LaserWeeder, 100% of Vidalia onions were transplanted due to lack of viable weed control for direct seeding.
This study proved LaserWeeder’s effectiveness for direct-seeded onions, comparing quality and yield with herbicide-treated onions.
DÉSHERBEUR LASER
HERBICIDE
FEATURED ONION GROWER STORY
Histoires de producteurs | Gills Onions