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Which Onion Variety Should You Choose? Characteristics and Uses of Onion Bulbs

How to choose your onion variety?

Do you want to plant onions in your garden but don't know which onion bulb variety to choose? This onion variety guide lists the main varieties, along with their characteristics and uses. For farm sales, supermarket sales, or processing? There's something for everyone.

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Onion Variety Guides:

Onion Variety Skin Color Flesh Color Size / Shape Precocity Planting period Harvest period Yield Disease resistance / Hardiness / Conservation Recommended sales channels Varietal origin Taste
Sturon Onion Copper yellow White Round, slightly flattened, very large caliber Late October to November or February to May Mid-July to Mid-August Very good performance Very good storage capacity. Very good resistance to bolting. Can be stored for 210 days. Good resistance to drought. Direct sale or wholesale, rare variety which is eaten fresh Old variety strong taste, one of the tastiest varieties
Straw of Virtues Onion YELLOW White Large, round, slightly flattened bulbs. Thick skin. Resembles Sturon Early October to November or February to May Early July to August High yield 210-day shelf life. Highly drought-resistant. Hardy. Also frost-resistant. Adapts to all regions. Direct or wholesale sale Strong taste, often used cooked
Stuttgarter Riesen F1 YELLOW White Flat to Flat-round Mid-Early February to May (more suitable for spring planting) Mid-July to Mid-August Excellent productivity Good storage capacity. Very drought resistant. Direct or wholesale sale Variety of German origin. Highly appreciated by the amateur market. Delicious when caramelized
Hercules Onion Dark Yellow White Round. Good firmness. Early October to November or February to May Early July to August High yielding variety Good tolerance to bolting. Resists down to -18°C Direct or wholesale sale Juicy and dense pulp. Spicy notes
Shakespeare Onion Dark Yellow White Round Very Early (if planted between October 14 and 30) October to November or February to May June to July (If planted in fall) Very productive variety Variety with good storage life. Very resistant to low temperatures and common diseases. Direct or wholesale sale but recommended for direct sale Original variety Allium Seeds UK Semi-sharp, juicy, slightly spicy
Crusado Onion F1 YELLOW White Round, uniform, thick neck Early Mid-February to May (Do not plant before) Early July to August Good yielding variety Very large root system. Extremely hardy. Stands out in drought. Ideal for long overseas deliveries. Direct or wholesale sale Possible to plant in autumn for southern regions Spicy flavor
Setton Onion YELLOW White Medium-sized round Late October to November or February to May Mid-July to Mid-August Variety with the highest yield Excellent root system and storage capacity. Excellent disease resistance. Direct or wholesale Sygenta variety of obtaining Pronounced and aromatic flavor
Senshyu Yellow Onion Golden yellow White Elongated bulbs, medium size Very Early October to November only June-July Good performance Very good resistance to cold. Little storage capacity. Direct sales Variety originating from Japan, one of the earliest varieties Mild flavored variety
Contado F1 Onion Tanned yellow White Round, rounded, thin neck Mid-Early October to November or February to May Early July to August Slightly lower yield than Crusado Slightly less robust root system than Crusado. Good dry matter content. Very good bolting tolerance. Excellent shelf life, suitable for export. Direct or wholesale sale Long-day variety, originating from the Netherlands. Hazera breeding Classic taste
Corrado F1 Onion Yellow-Brown White Firm, round, thin neck Mid-Early October to November or February to May Mid-July to August Fairly good performance Suitable for medium-term storage. Good root system. Resistant to major diseases. Direct or wholesale sale Hazera long-day variety Classic taste much appreciated, sometimes defined as refined
Cupido F1 Onion Yellow-Brown White Firm. Round. Thin neck. Uniform shape. Suitable for industry. Mid-Early October to November or February to May Mid-July to August Fairly good performance Suitable for medium-term storage. Good root system but slightly less developed than Corrado. Resistant to major diseases. Favor direct sales Hazera variety with a long day. Same characteristics as Corrado but less developed root system. More uniform bulbs on the other hand. Classic taste much appreciated, sometimes defined as refined
Birnformige Onion Yellow-Light Brown White Medium collar, oblong shape Late February to May August Average yield Good disease resistance. Not suitable for long-term storage. Variety to be sold fairly quickly after harvest. Favor direct sales Birnformige = German name meaning "pear shape" Perfect for sliced ​​onions, spicy and tangy taste
Snowball Onion White White, tender and delicate Medium neck, round and uniform onion, very firm flesh Mid-Early October to November or February to May Mid-July to August Very good performance Hardy and suitable for all soil types. Not suitable for long-term storage after harvest. Good resistance for home storage. Favor direct sales British origin Milder taste than yellow onions, perfect for sandwiches and salads
Red Radiant Onion Red White streaked with red Round and uniform Very Early In spring between February and May June-July Good performance, lower than Red Baron however Not suitable for long-term storage but hardy and vigorous. Adapts to all soil types, very good root system Favor direct sales Long-day variety of British origin More subtle and sweeter taste than yellow onion
Romy Onion Dark red White streaked with red Round, uniform, very robust skin Mid-Early October to November or February to May Mid-July to August Good yield, slightly higher than Red Radiant, lower than Red Baron. High % dry matter Variety with excellent conservation. Rustic. Very resistant variety. Direct or wholesale sales Melting texture and sweet taste
Red Karmen Onion Dark red to mauve White streaked with red Very robust and resistant skin. Flattened globe shape. Attractive color Late October to November or February to May End of July - August Very good yield, higher than Romy, slightly lower than Red Baron Adapts to all soil types. Very hardy. Good disease resistance. Excellent storage capacity. Direct or wholesale sales Mild, almost sweet flavor
Red Baron Onion Dark red to purple White streaked with red Round, slightly flattened, very robust skin Late October to November or February to May End of July - August Red onion variety with the highest yield, superior to all other varieties Excellent storage capacity. Excellent root system. Good disease resistance. Direct or wholesale sales Most popular red onion variety - It has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Mild, almost sweet flavor, goes well with raw vegetables
Rosanna Onion Light Pink White dotted with pink rings Almost round Mid-Season February to May Mid-July to August Quite good yield, higher than Ptusjka Rdeca Short term storage; Good disease resistance. Good root system Direct sales Originally from the United Kingdom Fruity and subtle flavor, melting, sweeter than yellow onions
Ptujski Rdeca Onion Light Pink White streaked with pink Flat and round Mid-Early February to May July to August Decent performance but lower than Rosanna Good storage capacity. Good drought tolerance. Very good root system, superior to Rosanna's. Direct or wholesale sales Originally from Slovenia Sharp and strong taste

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