Onion Red Mantle FCS

Plant:

• A superior high selection short day red onion with wide adaptability to tropical and sub-tropical growing regions.
• Variety popular for its strong pungency, good curing and ability to withstand harsh growing conditions.
• The bulbs are able to store for over six months if well cured.

 Plant features:

• Vigorous establishment making the plant have a strong start.
• Medium sized red bulbs with pungent purplish flesh.
• Excellent storage if kept dry and well ventilated.
• Strong observable field tolerance to pink root rots.
• Maturity: 110 – 120 days after transplanting
• Yield potential: Average 15 – 18 tons / acre under good agronomic practice