Crop Care

CHARACTERISTIC*: SV7030NS KIND AND TYPE: F1 hybrid, mid season, short day red onion (Allium cepaL.) MATURITY: Medium, 21 to 25 weeks after direct seeding. Maturity depends on sowing date, production location and seasonal variations (photoperiod and temperature) BULB SHAPE: Globe to high globe BULB SIZE: Medium to large (55 – 95 mm) – bulb size is influenced by the plant population BULB UNIFORMITY (SHAPE AND SIZE): Very good BULB NECK SIZE AND QUALITIES: Medium to small (thin) and tight BULB FIRMNESS: Firm BULB TUNIC (SKIN/SCALE LEAF) COLOUR: Excellent bulb skin colour: shiny, deep red to purple TUNIC RETENTION AND QUALITY: Very good and tough – multiple outer scale leaves reduce bruises during transportation STORABILITY/SHELF LIFE: Short (2 to 2½ months). Storage potential depends on the storage conditions (temperature and relative humidity). FLESH COLOUR: White with red to purple rings TASTE: Mildly pungent LEAF/FOLIAGE HEALTH AND GROWTH HABIT: Good and flagging to upright LEAF/FOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark green BOLTING REACTION: Slow – Good tolerance (depends on/related to the sowing date) DISEASE RESISTANCE (SCIENTIFIC): High resistance: Phoma terrestris (Pt) Intermediate resistance: Fusarium oxysporum f.spcepae (Foc) GROWING AREA: Grown between 23 – 35° latitude. Refer to the sowing guide for the recommended sowing period in different production areas. AVERAGE SEED COUNT: 220 – 320 seeds per gram or 220 000 – 320 000 seeds per kilogram