CEYLON has higher percentage single center bulbs, has excellent plant vigour 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 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