A very early maturing globe type hybrid onion for short day market. It has a high curing ability with uniform medium bulbs adapted to grow in cooler high altitude onion growing areas of Eastern Africa
- Earliness to maturity
- very thin necks - good curing
- High percentage (>90%) with single centered bulbs
Features
- Early maturing (70 days)
- Medium sized uniform and globe shaped bulbs
- Intermediate Resistance to Basal rot and Pink root
- Potential high yield of 20tons/acre
- Has very thin neck
- High percentage (>90%) with single centered bulbs
Advantages
- Good internal and external deep red color
- Strong Healthy bulbs and root system
- Has high bolting tolerance in short day markets
- Quick to mature for market
- Can be grown in Pink Root and Basal Rot disease prone areas
Agronomic Tips
- Red onions need to be cured properly before harvesting in order to develop the distinctive red internal color
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