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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.
Best onion varieties and their features
Russet f1
Features
High productive
Good resistance to IR and Pink rot
Mid –early maturity Red skin colour with a slightly pungent taste
Storage period of 4-5 months
Red Pinoy
Features
Deep red attractive bulbs with a maturity of 90-110days from transplanting
It has a strong pungent smell and long shelf life of up to 6 months at room temperature
Tolerant to downy mildew and purple blotch
The highest yield of up to 30tones per acre
Neptune f1
Features
High yielding
Usually forms shining red bulbs with good pungency
Good for salads
Red skin with flattened globe shape
Has a mid to late maturity (110-120)
5-6 months storage period
Good pink rot resistance
Bombay red
Features
It is good for dry land warmer conditions
Produces small to medium-sized bulbs which are globe in shape and have deep purple red color and very pungent
Has a maturity of 150-160 days from transplanting
Has an average yield potential of 16,000kg per acre
Red Creole
Features
Produces red, flat-round, globular bulbs
Have a very pungent taste
Maturity of 150-160daysafter transplanting
Excellent in storage
Average yield potential of up to 16,000kg per acre
Texas Grano f1
Features
White colour with a golden exterior
Have large bulbs with an average maturity of 120 days from transplanting
Poor in storage
It has a mild pungency which is good for the salad with an average yield of 21,000kgs per acre.
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