Rubillion
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
TAKII EUROPE B V
NL
4 records
Variety traits
Vegetation period — onion
Allium cepa L. var. cepa
The vegetation period of an onion is a key varietal trait, measured from mass emergence to technical maturity, which determines storage potential and crop management strategy.
In the reference 109 varieties crop Onion, where this is mentioned in the description.
For this crop, the end of the vegetation period is characterized by mass lodging of the foliage, yellowing and wilting of the leaves, as well as drying of the bulb neck and the formation of outer scales. Based on the duration of the period, varieties are classified as early-maturing (60–100 days), mid-maturing (90–120 days), and late-maturing (more than 120 days).
The duration of the vegetation period directly affects storability: varieties with a long dry matter accumulation cycle store better than early-maturing ones. Agronomic practices require the cessation of irrigation 2–3 weeks before the end of the vegetation period, as excess nitrogen or moisture during this time delays ripening, leads to the formation of a thick neck, and reduces the resistance of the bulbs to decay.
Failure to observe harvest timing is critical for crop quality. Overstaying in the field triggers secondary root growth or bolting, while premature harvesting leaves the neck succulent and vulnerable to infections, as the outer scales do not have enough time to form.
General information about the subject — on the page Vegetation period.
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.
SV4058NU
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
3 records
Fenrock
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Kees Broersen Zaden
PL
2 records
Premier
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
White cap
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
CROOKHAM COMPANY
NL
2 records
Panter
TerminatedAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
ES
2 records
Opera
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
CORA SEEDS SRL, IT
FR
3 records
Wola
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
3 records
Bridewhite
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.
NL
3 records
Finezja
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.
PL
2 records
Baggi
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Cartier
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.
NL
3 records
Yosemite
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
K2 Seed Growers, Inc (US)
FR
2 records
Firmo
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Hazera Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
SV7030NS
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
4 records
Scarlet
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
3 records
Shakespeare 200
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD
NL
2 records
Karmesa
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
3 records
Serengeti
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Nunhems B.V.
NL
4 records
Frontino
TerminatedAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Hazera Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Minnesota
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
3 records
Konkurent
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Zhechka Zhecheva, Yordan Todorov, Delka Gencheva
BG
3 records
Niagara
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
2 records
Rolein
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Hoza Zaden B.V.
NL
3 records