Augusta is an early winter-hardy variety of onion with a short day requirement, intended for autumn planting with subsequent overwintering in open ground. This variety features round-oval bulbs weighing 100 to 120 grams. The outer scales have a pleasant golden hue, tightly adhere to the bulb, and the flesh is creamy. Augusta has a delicate, slightly sharp flavor that adds a zesty and refined note to dishes.
One of the key advantages of this variety is its high resistance to bolting and frost tolerance, enabling it to withstand temperatures down to -20°C without loss of quality. Thanks to these traits, Augusta onion is suitable for early bunching production as well as for mature bulbs intended for fresh market sale. It is characterized by high yield and good storability, making it popular both for private gardens and commercial cultivation.
Planting Augusta onion is recommended about two weeks before soil freezing, ensuring successful overwintering and early maturation. The vegetative period spans approximately 260-280 days, including winter. The onion is suitable for storage and widely used in culinary applications due to its tender and exquisite flavor. Developed in Czechia by the company Semo, Augusta has proven itself as a reliable and productive choice for winter onion cultivation.
