Gusar onion is a super early white variety with a vegetation period of 70-80 days, allowing harvest as early as 2.5-3 months after sowing. Plants are characterized by dark green leaves with a waxy coating, which provides resistance to disease pathogens and facilitates successful defense against pests. Bulbs have a flat-round or flat shape, small size, and weigh between 50 and 70 grams. Outer scales are silver-white, while inner scales are white and juicy, making this variety popular for fresh consumption, culinary use, canning, and early bunch production.
The Gusar variety is distinguished by high yield — from 30 to 50 tons per hectare — achievable both with direct sowing in open ground and with seedling cultivation, including cassette method. It is recommended to follow seed sowing norms of 4-6 kg per hectare with plant density of 1.0-1.6 million plants per hectare. Optimal row spacing is 30-45 cm, and spacing between plants within rows is 2.5-4.0 cm. Uniform plant stand is important for improving product quality and facilitating mechanical operations, harvesting, and drying.
Particular attention should be paid to watering, as Gusar onion is very sensitive to soil moisture, especially during intensive bulb growth until the beginning of leaf fall. Drip irrigation is recommended, as it enhances quality and stress resistance. The onion has high tolerance to insects and viruses, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in all regions. The variety is suitable for short-term storage, allowing for fresh consumption and processing.
