CARTIER is a hybrid of long-day onion intended for bulb cultivation in a one-year crop from seeds. The bulbs have a round shape with a yellow bronze coating on the scale layers and an average weight of 100 to 140 grams. The dry scales are brown, the juicy ones are white, with about three dry scales. The onion is characterized by a semi-sharp taste and a neck width from thin to medium, with a one- or two-seeded structure. The vegetative period is about 100 days from seedling planting, making the variety early-maturing, and the storability of the onion is noted as high (++), which ensures good preservation during storage and transportation.
The variety is distinguished by high commercial yield, which on average reaches 202 centners per hectare in the region, exceeding the average standard by 15.6 centners. The maximum yield was recorded at 439 centners per hectare. Bulb maturity before harvest is 71.1%, and after after-ripening reaches 99.3%. The dry matter content in the bulbs is 10.2%, which is important for processing and drying, and the sugar content is 8.9%, which affects the taste. The onion has moderate resistance to pink root rot (Pyrenochaeta terrestris). To form a strong protective wrapper for the bulbs, balanced nutrition, proper watering, timely harvest time, and quality drying in storage are important.
CARTIER is suitable for cultivation both on an industrial scale and in personal subsidiary holdings using the seedling technology. Bulbs spread in a row, which facilitates harvesting and reduces damage during mechanical processing. High bulb density and dry matter content make this variety universal for fresh consumption and processing. Thanks to its characteristics, CARTIER is a reliable choice for farmers seeking a stable and quality onion crop.
