Cultivation
Allium cepa L.
A quality market category for onions, defined by strict requirements regarding bulb appearance and sensory characteristics, which depend on the biochemical composition of the cultivar.
In the reference 121 varieties crop Onion, where this is mentioned in the description.
For the fresh market, bulbs must be mature, firm, intact, healthy, and clean, with dry scales and a dried neck no longer than 4–5 cm. Important requirements include typical shape and color for the specific botanical cultivar, as well as the absence of damage from rot or spoilage.
The selection of cultivars for this segment correlates with their flavor profile and dry matter content. Sweet varieties, characterized by low storability due to high moisture content and low essential oil levels, are intended for quick sale. Pungent and semi-pungent varieties contain more dry matter, which ensures better firmness and retention of marketability under commercial conditions with humidity up to 65%.
General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.
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.
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Holovchenko Roman Oleksandrovych,Holovchenko Oleksandr IAkovych,
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Scott Hendricks
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Allium cepa L. · Onion
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Aiven Miller
Allium cepa L. · Onion
PUBBLICO DOMINIO
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Daniel Gabillard
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Hari Besels
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Henrikh IUst
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Scott Hendricks
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Scott Hendricks
Allium cepa L. · Onion
ReinSaat KG
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Yordan Todorov, Galina Pevicharova, Stefka Genova, Anka Yonova
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Ger Beemsterboer
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Thaam Wiynker
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Dr. Mario Martinelli
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Muzhylko Dmytro Valentynovych, Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,
Allium cepa L. · Onion
MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Ger Beemsterboer
Allium cepa L. · Onion
MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Allium cepa L. · Onion