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Maturity group — onion

Allium cepa L. var. cepa

Classification of onion varieties based on the duration of the growing season from emergence to mass leaf lodging, determining harvest timing, storage potential, and yield potential.

In the reference 288 varieties crop Onion, where this is mentioned in the description.

The maturity group of onions is measured by the number of days from full emergence to harvest maturity. Key visual indicators of harvest readiness include mass lodging of leaves in 65–85% of plants, a change in leaf color, and the onset of neck drying.

Onion varieties are categorized into early-maturing with a growing season of up to 90–100 days, mid-maturing at 90–130 days, and late-maturing at 120 days or more. For winter varieties, the duration is significantly longer, ranging from 270–290 days, including the overwintering period.

Selecting the maturity group is critical for organizing a continuous production cycle and planning storage. Late-maturing varieties are generally characterized by better shelf life and higher yield potential, whereas early varieties are intended for immediate sale. The assortment must be selected taking into account photoperiodic adaptation to the day length at a specific latitude.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Onion mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Bonus

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Takii & Company Ltd

HR NL PL
5 records

Vaquero

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunza B.V

BG HR NL
4 records

Django

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Van der Have B.V.

CZ NL PL
4 records

Corona

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ NL PL
5 records

Sherpa

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Van der Have B.V.

CZ NL PL
4 records

Fireball

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL PL
3 records

Fallera

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NUNZA BV

ES NL
3 records

Durco

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Tina

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hoza Zaden B.V.

CZ NL
3 records

Novista

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
4 records

Pegase

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES FR
3 records

Constanza

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Consorcio Los Andes (CL)

FR
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD

NL
3 records

Donna

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hoza Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Benyal

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD

NL
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
3 records

Tacana

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Contra

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

HORTAG SEED CO.

PL
2 records

Petra

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

SV4043NM

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Octavia

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.

PL
3 records