Coronet — an early variety of white onion, characterized by a vegetation period of 80 to 95 days. The leaves of this variety are dark green with a waxy coating, which provides additional resistance. The bulbs have a flat-round shape, small in size, weighing from 50 to 70 grams. The outer scales are silver-white, while the inner ones are white and juicy, making the Coronet onion attractive for fresh consumption, culinary use, and whole-fruit canning.
The Coronet variety is distinguished by high yield, ranging from 30 to 60 tons per hectare, making it profitable to grow in various regions. It is recommended to grow onions either by direct sowing of seeds in open ground or through seedlings, using the cassette method. The optimal seeding rate is 4-6 kg per hectare, with row spacing of 30-45 cm and plant spacing within rows of 2.5-4 cm. When using drip irrigation, a 6-8-row planting scheme is effective, promoting uniform plant stand and facilitating mechanical cultivation and harvest.
The Coronet onion is resistant to diseases such as downy mildew, root rot, and fusarium, enhancing its reliability during cultivation. It is well-suited for mechanized harvesting and can be stored for 3-4 months under proper conditions. Special attention should be paid to watering, as onions require adequate soil moisture, especially during the intensive growth phase of the bulb before the stem begins to bend. Thanks to its flavor and quality characteristics, as well as its versatility in use, the Coronet variety is an excellent choice for obtaining an early harvest of white onions.
