The north's green onion markets are experiencing a surge in prices, with Zhangqiu green onions reaching 10 yuan/jin and regular ones selling for 6 yuan/jin, a significant increase from the previous year. This price hike is due to a drastic drop in production, the lowest in 10 years, caused by excessive rainfall during the planting season and an early, heavy snowfall that damaged the crops. The result is a production shortfall, despite the higher prices, leading to a decrease in growers' income.