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.
