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Onion Kalunga PLUS

 

Long Storage

Yellow Onion - Early maturing

Specifically bred for Zimbabwe and Africa

Short-day onion

Onion Kalunga PLUS is proudly bred by Avanos Seeds, in and for Zimbabwe. It is an early-maturing, short-day onion with excellent yield potential. The bulbs are very uniform, firm, and have a round shape with attractive medium-dark yellow scales. Kalunga PLUS is widely adapted, has a high tolerance to Downy Mildew, and offers excellent storage ability. The percentage of medium to large-sized, first-grade bulbs is high. Kalunga PLUS is well suited for growing from seedlings. However, it may bolt if sown and transplanted too early in the season. It is best grown for the production of dried bulbs.

Characteristics

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  • KIND
    Onion (Allium cepa L.)
  • TYPE
    Short-day onion
  • SOWING TIME
    MID - APRIL to MID MAY, high risk of bolting for early sowing
  • BULB COLOUR
    Medium yellow
  • FLESH COLOUR
    White
  • OUTER SCALES
    Applying proper curing methods will enhance development and firmness of outer scales
  • BULB SIZE
    Medium 130 - 160g depending on plant population/ fertilizer rates
  • NECK SIZE
    Thin
  • FLAVOUR
    Slightly pungent
  • BULB SHAPE, UNIFORMITY
    Round and very uniform
  • LEAF GROWTH HABIT, COLOUR
    Upright, medium dark green
  • SEED RATE/ HA
    4 - 5kg
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  • PLANT SPACING
    7 cm x 15 - 20 cm
  • BOLTING TOLERANCE
    Good, with due regard to planting date. Suited to late planting 
  • FIRMNESS
    Firm within the short-day onion range
  • MARKETS/ END USE
    Fresh market Green Bunch and Dry Onions
  • POTENTIAL YIELD/ NA
    50 - 60mt (fresh weight)
  • STORAGE
    Excellent storage under ambient conditions, up to 6 months
  • PLANT POPULATION/ HA
    650 000 - 850 000 plants
  • DISEASE

    Excellent field tolerance to Downy Mildew and Purple Blotch
  • FERTILISATION GUIDE
    Basal fertilizer: 800 -1000 kg/ha of Compound C or Vegetable Blend. Top: 30kg of Calcium Nitrate applied at 3, 5, 7 & 9 weeks. NOTE: This is general recommendation hence soil test should be done for correct fertilizer types and rates.

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