Ceylon is a medium maturing thick flat to round shape red onion with high resistance to pink root disease (Pt) and intermediate resistance to Basal rot resistance (Foc). It has a higher percentage single center bulbs, excellent plant vigor, and good root development.
Features
- Medium maturing (75 days)
- Medium-sized uniform and flat globe-shaped bulbs
- High disease resistance to pink root and intermediate resistance to basal rot diseases
- Excellent internal and external deep red colour
- Potential yield – 23tons/acre
- High percentage (>90%) with single-centered bulbs
- Has thin neck
Advantages
- Strong healthy bulbs and root system
- Has high bolting tolerance in short day markets
- Quick to mature for the market
- Has pink root and basal rot resistances
Benefits
- High yield and less use of chemicals due to resistance to Pink root and basal rot ensures ROI by the grower
- No bolting leads to 100% bulb formation of each plant
- Excellent grade out due to uniformity of bulbs
- Long shelf life due to thin neck leading to excellent curing after maturity
- Great onion for making onion rings because of its single-center growth habit
