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United States / Northeast / Open Field Fresh Market / Fresh Market
Bred specifically for production on deep muck soils, Fortress will be highly valued by growers in Canada and the northeast United States for its long-term storage potential and flexibility to market if prices are high.
Features
- Produces a uniform, round bulb with dark brown skin, small necks, and exceptional appearance
- Intermediate resistance to fusarium basal rot
Advantages
- High-quality, long-day onion with 7 to 8 month storage potential and excellent skin retention
- Variety with 110-day maturity
- Bred for production on deep muck soils in Canada and the northeast United States
- Strong root system performs well on muck soils vulnerable to fusarium basal rot
Agronomic Tips
- Yield potential is not as high, especially in shallow, mucks and in hot, dry growing conditions
Disease Resistance
Disease Resistance (IR)
Pt/Foc
Characteristics
EXTERNAL COLOR
Dark Brown
MATURITY (DAYS)
110
RELATIVE MATURITY
Medium
SEGMENT
Long Day
SHAPE
Globe
SIZE
Medium
STORABILITY
Long Term