CARMEN MS

The Carmen onion is a mid-early variety of bulb onion with a vegetation period ranging from 75 to 110 days, depending on growing conditions. The bulbs have an oval-flat shape and medium density, weighing between 50 to 120 grams. Their coloring features a rich purple hue with a reddish-blue or reddish-purple sheen, while the fleshy inner layers are white with a purple tint. The taste is mild, with a slight sweetness and a fragrant aroma, making it an excellent choice for fresh salads and other vegetable dishes.

The Carmen variety is known for its high yield and stability. With proper agronomic techniques, one can harvest from 1.5 to 4 kilograms of high-quality onions per square meter. The onions have excellent maturity rates, reaching 90-100% maturity before harvest and 95-100% after drying. They are resistant to major diseases and pests, including downy mildew, onion fly, and neck rot, which significantly eases care and enhances crop reliability.

Carmen is well-suited for cultivation both from seeds as a single-crop and from sets as a two-crop. For larger bulbs, growing through seedlings is recommended. Optimal conditions include fertile, drained, non-acidic soils of light mechanical composition, as well as sunny plots with regular watering as the soil dries out. This variety has good storability and transportability, allowing the harvest to be stored for over six months and used throughout the winter period.