Onion cultivation in Antequera consists of two growing seasons. The first is known as early onion or “babosa”, which is characterized by its delicate skin and requires a significant amount of manual labor for harvesting and care. The second is called late onion or “reca”, which, due to its thicker skin, allows for the use of modern mechanized harvesting methods. These methods have enabled our farmers to become much more competitive with this product.

The early onion harvest takes place mainly in June, and the product must be marketed immediately after harvesting. The late onion harvest occurs from the end of August to the end of September, allowing it to be stored for up to 4 months.