Unless you are an avid grower of Onions on the allotment you can expect to pay a 50% premium when you buy your Onions at the supermarket. This time, the problem is not down to greedy suppliers, but last years wet summer.
I read this article on Just Food (registration is needed) which explains that supplies are severely short and likely to completely run out before any new Onions come to market.
Similar conditions in much of Europe mean that the gap cannot be filled by local imports with Onions travelling as far afield as New Zealand to satisfy demand.
Personally, my Onion crop was very good and we are still consuming them. How was your onion crop last summer?
Michelle, over at Veg Plotting, also reports on the Onion shortage. She has a picture of here Autumn planted Onions but is a little concerned about the clay soil.
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