Onion
Allium cepa L.
VarietyTypeGrowing period from sowing
(days) *
Skin colorBulb shapeDry matter
%
Bulb weight
(g)
Storage
(1 - 10)
1=very short
10=very long
Recommended sowing rate
(UNIT/ha)
1 UNIT = 250 000 s
For spring sowing*
LUSYlong day120yellow-bronzeround - A112,013073,5 - 4,0 UNIT
GLOBOintermediate day117 yellowround - E10,440032,0 - 3,0 UNIT
ALICElong day123yellowround - A112,413073,5 - 4,0 UNIT
DAGMARlong day125bronzeround - A311,614063,0 - 3,5 UNIT
KLARIAlong day126bronzeround - A314,016583,0 - 3,5 UNIT
WELLINAlong day130yellowround - A114,012573,0 - 3,5 UNIT
AENEUS F1long day135bronzeround - A314,516083,0 - 3,5 UNIT
ELISTAlong day122bronzeelliptic - F113,011064,0 - 4,5 UNIT
ALBIENKAlong day125whiteflattened round - C314,010543,5 - 4,0 UNIT
KARMENlong day126redflattened round - C213,811073,5 - 4,0 UNIT
KARMINKAlong day120redelliptic - F213,29064,0 - 4,5 UNIT
For overwintering*
SENSHYU YELLOWshort dayearlyyellowflattened round - C110,511034,0 - 4,5 UNIT
AUGUSTAshort daymid-earlyyellowflattened round - C110,511034,0 - 4,5 UNIT
WINTERIAShort Daymid-earlyyellowround - A111,011544,0 - 4,5 UNIT

* valid for Central Europe conditions

LUSY
An early onion with yellow-bronze skin. Lusy has medium size bulbs with a thin neck. It is an OP variety but with a bulb uniformity similar to hybrids, especially when
recision seeds are used. Suited for medium-term storage.
GLOBO
An intermediate day of giant yellow spring onion. GLOBO is perfect for salads due to thin skin, sweet flesh and mild flavor. From seedlings the onions grow up to incredible weight of 1 kg. The bulbs from direct sowings will be about 400g. For a short-time storage only.
ALICE
A time-tested, early, high-yielding spring onion. Its round, yellow brown, medium sized bulb is wrapped in strong, well-fitting skins. The flesh is consistent, white to yellowish, with really strong onion taste. The best varieties for cooking.....number one for stews and goulash. ALICE is also popular for its high yield in all growing regions and good health. If harvested carefuly, it can be stored for really long time.
DAGMAR
A high-yielding, early variety for short to medium-term storage. The bulbs are large and round with an attractive bronze skin. DAGMAR has a robust root system making it suitable for dry, hot growing conditions. Bulbs are easy to peel.
KLARIA
A mid-early variety of spring onion with American x Rijnsburger blood. The round bulbs have thick brown to yellow colored skins. KLARIA is very resistant to environmental stresses due to its strong roots. The leaves are very erect with thicker layer of wax and dry quickly.This results in high tolerance to Mildew. High yielding onion with good storability.
WELLINA
A mid-early Rijnsburger OP with good resistance to bolting. The leaves are typically grey-green. This variety has an attractive yellow skin and a thin neck. Bulbs are uniform in shape and maturity. Suited for medium-term storage.
AENEUS F1
A mid-early hybrid with an extensive root system and strong upright leaves combine American and Spain blood. The bulbs of AENEUS are uniform with thick bronze skin and thin necks that dry quickly. Suitable for long-term storage. Stable high yields, tolerance to dry condition, Mildew resistance and long storability are the main advantages of this hybrid.
ELISTA
An early onion with bulbs of elongated shape. Elista has an attractive bronze skin and good storage ability. Chefs value this variety for its shape as it is ideal for slicing into uniform onion rings.
ALBIENKA
A mid�early variety with an attractive white skin. Flattened round bulbs are excellent for bunching and for pearl onions. ALBIENKA is also used for growing onion sets. Bulbs have high dry matter content (more than 14 %), making them suitable for processing, especially for drying. Suitable for short-term storage.
KARMEN
A mid-early red onion with a flattened shape. Can be directly sown or grown from transplants. The bulbs have beautiful dark red skin, white flesh with deep red internal rings and store very well. Suitable for fresh market and processing.
KARMINKA
An early spring onion forming attractive elongated bulbs. The color of the skin and inner rings is intense red. Suitable for fresh market and often marketed as a set. Ideal for slicing into uniform onion rings. For medium-term storage.
SENSHYU YELLOW
An early Japanese overwintering onion that has performed well in Europe. This very popular heavy yielding variety produces excellent quality semi-globe shaped bulbs with golden skin and white flesh. Early harvest, high tolerance to cold temperatures and to flowering also, uniformity and reasonable price is the main strengths of this onion. SENSHYU YELLOW is suitable for bunching and for maincrop harvests of mature bulbs. We offer seeds of SENSHYU YELLOW from our own selection.
AUGUSTA
A mid-early overwintering onion. The yellow medium-sized bulbs are flattened round with a medium-thick neck. AUGUSTA tolerates cold weather so it can be sown later than other varieties. Augusta is suitable for bunching and for main crop harvests of mature bulbs. Suitable for short-term storage.
WINTERIA
Our new mid-early overwintering onion with stable high yield even in stressful conditions. The uniform bulbs are nice, globe shaped with firm yellow skin. WINTERIA offers very strong winter hardness and is also very tolerant to bolting. Suitable for medium-term storage.