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September 17, 2013	Good article nominee	Listed
October 13, 2024	Good article reassessment	Kept

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Latest comment: 1 year ago1 comment1 person in discussion

As per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallot, the scallion was "The taxon was synonymized with Allium cepa (the common onion) in 2010," which differs from this article's claim of 2011 73.92.187.150 (talk) 02:35, 26 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Other uses

Latest comment: 8 months ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Hi Chiswick Chap, I didn't explain my removal and I remembered valid parameters in use. Now I explained my removal was due to overridden setting in a citation. Achmad Rachmani (talk) 07:26, 8 February 2026 (UTC)Reply

I wasn't aware the article had without discussion or reason been switched to Vancouver on 14 Feb 25: the article's citations up to that date had been in ordinary last, first format like all other vegetable articles. I'll remove the switching statement now as unjustified for the article. Chiswick Chap (talk) 08:55, 8 February 2026 (UTC)Reply

"Spanish onion" listed at Redirects for discussion

Latest comment: 5 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The redirect Spanish onion has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 May 20 § Spanish onion until a consensus is reached. 𝔅𝔦𝔰-𝔖𝔢𝔯𝔧𝔢𝔱𝔞? 18:02, 20 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

"Kaanda" listed at Redirects for discussion

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The redirect Kaanda has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 May 20 § Pyaz until a consensus is reached. 𝔅𝔦𝔰-𝔖𝔢𝔯𝔧𝔢𝔱𝔞? 18:07, 20 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Proposal to add JQ Exports (Mahuva) to Indian Onion Trade Sections

Latest comment: 12 days ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Hello,

I would like to suggest adding valuable details regarding the onion dehydration industry of Mahuva, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, to the discussion on Indian agricultural exports.

Mahuva is a major hub for high-quality Indian onion processing. Our local industry specializes in premium agricultural products, specifically:

• Dehydrated Onion Powder: Extracted using advanced processing methods to preserve natural aroma and flavor.

• Dehydrated Onion Flakes / Kibbled: Produced from freshly harvested local onions, widely exported for culinary and industrial food manufacturing applications.

As an active exporter operating from this region (JQ Exports - jqexports.com), we focus on bridging local cultivation with international quality compliance standards. Integrating insights about Mahuva’s prominent processing ecosystem will significantly enrich the coverage of India's onion value-added product portfolio.

Thank you for considering this valuable addition. Best regards, [JQ Exports Team] ~2026-56767-35 (talk) 00:04, 25 October 2026 (UTC)Reply

Thank you for asking. However, Wikipedia is strictly neutral and non-commercial, so we are required to keep clear of publishing any details which might give the appearance of favouring any company. We wish you well in your business. Chiswick Chap (talk) 01:10, 25 October 2026 (UTC)Reply