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This short-day brown onion (Allium cepa L.) is widely adapted and ideal for medium to late maturity harvests. Featuring intermediate resistance to Pink Root, it ensures strong growth and reliable yields across diverse growing conditions.
CHARACTERISTIC*: TEXAS GRANO 502 PRR
KIND: Onion (Allium cepa L.)
TYPE: Short day brown onion
MATURITY: Medium to Late
BULB SHAPE: Granex
BULB SIZE: Medium to large (influenced by plant population)
BULB UNIFORMITY: Good
NECK SIZE: Thin
FIRMNESS: Medium to firm
BULB COLOUR: Yellow
FLESH COLOUR: White
SCALE RETENTION: Delicate
FLAVOUR: Mild
LEAF GROWTH HABIT: Upright
LEAF COLOUR: Dark green
BOLTING REACTION: Slow (with due regard to planting date)
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC):
Intermediate resistance: Pyrenochaeta terrestris (Pt)
AVERAGE SEED COUNT: 250 – 350 seeds per gram
POPULATION GUIDE: Final stand of 750 000 – 950 000 plants per ha
SEED REQUIREMENT:
Direct sowing: 3.5 – 4.0 kg seed per ha
Transplants: 5.0 – 5.5 kg seed per ha
STORAGE: Good
MARKETS / END USE: Fresh market and processing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Intermediate Pink root resistance, widely adapted, high yield
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