Onion

Nunhems Mata Hari Onion Seed is a high-yielding, hybrid onion variety that is known for its dark red color, globe-like shape, and uniform size. It is a short-day onion variety, which means that it requires less sunlight to mature. This makes it a good choice for growing in areas with long summers or short day lengths. Mata Hari Onion Seed is also resistant to a number of diseases, including downy mildew, pink root, and purple blotch. This makes it a reliable and easy-to-grow variety that is well-suited for commercial production. Features: High-yielding Dark red color Globe-like shape Uniform size Short-day onion variety Resistant to downy mildew, pink root, and purple blotch Benefits: Produces large, healthy onions Stores well for long periods of time Resistant to diseases, making it easy to grow Suitable for commercial production How to Grow: Sow seeds in the spring when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Space seeds 1-2 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 3-4 inches apart once they have developed two sets of true leaves. Water regularly, especially during dry weather. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest onions when the tops have fallen over and the necks have begun to turn yellow.

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Nunhems Onion Santire is a short-day hybrid onion variety that is bred for high yield and quality. It has a very high bulb uniformity, with round to oval bulbs that are 6-8 cm in diameter. The bulbs are white in color and have a mild, sweet flavor. Santire is a good choice for both fresh market and processing purposes. Features: Very high yield High bulb uniformity Round to oval bulbs 6-8 cm in diameter White in color Mild, sweet flavor Good for fresh market and processing Benefits: Farmers can expect high yields with Santire. The bulbs are uniform in size and shape, which makes them easy to pack and ship. The white color and mild flavor make Santire a good choice for both fresh market and processing purposes. Santire is a relatively disease-resistant variety, which can help to reduce crop losses. How to grow Santire onions: Santire onions are a short-day variety, which means that they need a certain number of hours of daylight in order to flower and set bulbs. The ideal number of daylight hours for Santire onions is 10-12 hours. Santire onions can be planted in the spring or fall. In the spring, plant the seeds 2-3 weeks before the last frost. In the fall, plant the seeds 6-8 weeks before the first frost. Santire onions prefer well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting. Space the plants 10-12 inches apart. Water the plants regularly, especially during the hot summer months. Fertilize the plants every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest the onions when the tops have fallen over and the necks have started to turn brown.

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