Mississippi F1 Onion is a late hybrid of semi-sharp bulb onion intended for open-ground cultivation. From seedling emergence to harvest, it takes about 115-125 days, making it an optimal choice for regions with a long daylight period. The plant boasts high productivity and good growth energy, capable of building up bulb mass and a powerful leaf apparatus even under unfavorable conditions. Bulbs have a round shape, with an average weight ranging from 120 to 220 grams, featuring dense, intact dark yellow or dark brown skins. Inner skins are thick, fleshy, and juicy, ensuring high quality and excellent taste. The Mississippi F1 hybrid is distinguished by high uniformity and evenness of bulbs, making it attractive for marketing and processing. It is resistant to major diseases such as basal rot and pink root rot, possesses good stress resistance, and can withstand dry periods. The onion is not prone to bolting, which helps maintain crop quality even during a long harvest period. Thanks to dense upper skins, the onion withstands mechanical harvesting and transport well without quality loss. For successful cultivation of Mississippi F1, soil with good aeration, moderate root irrigation, and lack of shading is required. The hybrid grows poorly on waterlogged soils, so optimal conditions must be provided. The recommended sowing rate is 0.9-1 million seeds per hectare, enabling yields from 40 to 90 tons per hectare, and up to 100 tons under favorable conditions. Mississippi F1 onion is suitable for long-term storage up to 8-9 months, making it a versatile product for cooking, processing, and marketing.
