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Unlock the secrets to successful onion farming in Kenya by understanding the discerning preferences of onion customers. Beyond high yields, market diligence plays a pivotal role. In this comprehensive guide explore the best onion varieties available, each boasting unique features that cater to the selective demands of consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best onion varieties and their features<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russet f1 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High productive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good resistance to IR and Pink rot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid \u2013early maturity Red skin colour with a slightly pungent taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storage period of 4-5 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Pinoy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep red attractive bulbs with a maturity of 90-110days from transplanting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a strong pungent smell and long shelf life of up to 6 months at room temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tolerant to downy mildew and purple blotch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highest yield of up to 30tones per acre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neptune f1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High yielding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually forms shining red bulbs with good pungency<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good for salads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red skin with flattened globe shape<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has a mid to late maturity (110-120)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-6 months storage period<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good pink rot resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bombay red<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is good for dry land warmer conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produces small to medium-sized bulbs which are globe in shape and have deep purple red color and very pungent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has a maturity of 150-160 days from transplanting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has an average yield potential of 16,000kg per acre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Creole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produces red, flat-round, globular bulbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a very pungent taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maturity of 150-160daysafter transplanting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excellent in storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average yield potential of up to 16,000kg per acre<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Texas Grano f1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

White colour with a golden exterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have large bulbs with an average maturity of 120 days from transplanting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor in storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a mild pungency which is good for the salad with an average yield of 21,000kgs per acre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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