Primeseedco-Onion texas grano 25g

Description

Overview Variety: Texas Grano is a short‑day, open‑pollinated yellow onion, widely grown in southern Africa, including Zambia and Zimbabwe. Usage: Best suited to green onion markets and fresh consumption rather than long-term storage. Key Characteristics Bulb Color & Shape: Medium‑dark yellow to straw-colored outer scales; round to slightly flattened granex shape, with medium to large size (~150–200 g per bulb depending on management). Flesh: White, slightly pungent to mildly sweet flavor—well suited for salads and cooking. Neck & Firmness: Bulbs have a thick neck and moderate firmness; outer scales are delicate and should be handled carefully during harvest. Maturity & Growth Cycle Days to Maturity: Typically 130–150 days from sowing/transplanting; some sources mention ~90–100 days until harvest begins under optimal weather. Growth Period: Medium to late maturity short-day onion, requiring ~10–12 hours of daylight to initiate bulbing. Yield & Performance Yield Potential: Approx. 65–80 t/ha (~14–18 t/acre) of fresh-weight under good management in tropical zones. Adaptation: Well adapted to tropical/sub-tropical climates; popular in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya. Pest & Disease Tolerance: Tolerant to pink root rot, with better performance when transplanted; also noted to tolerate thrips and bolting under favorable conditions. Planting & Agronomy Seed Rate & Density: Use 4–5 kg/ha; plant spacing ~7 cm within rows and 15–20 cm between rows (~650,000–850,000 plants per hectare). Fertilization: Fertility regime typically includes a basal application (Compound C or Vegetable Blend at ~600–800 kg/ha) and top-dressing calcium nitrate (e.g., 30 kg/ha at 3, 5, 7, and 9 weeks). Best Practices: Transplanted sets often yield rounder and more uniform bulbs compared to direct seeding; harvest when tops fall over, and cure properly for maximal shelf life (~1 month