Pukekohe, the onion growing area of NZ by rustymonkey

Pukekohe, the onion growing area of NZ

Pukekohe area is well known for growing onions, alot a mechanically harvested but some are still harvested by hand for the elite export market, the chap picking up the onions was only to happy to pose for a photo.........
These are great photographs of the great Pukekohe Potato! However, down south in my area we have the new one, Jersey Benne! Can't get photos like these though!
January 31st, 2014  
Quite amazing that it's still done by hand, he looks very happy although his work must be pretty physical.
January 31st, 2014  
great collage!
January 31st, 2014  
Lovely collage telling a good story.
January 31st, 2014  
Wonderful shot Karen....I have never seen onions growing like this so very interesting....must try & go up to your area one day. Love this guys halo of , I presume onion tops.
January 31st, 2014  
@happypat Thanks Pat, at the moment there is onions sitting to dry everywhere. The guy's Halo is made with some cheap plastic flowers......why he would be wearing that is anyones guess.
January 31st, 2014  
@maggiemae @paulaw @trudi @dide Thanks for your comments.
January 31st, 2014  
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