Siberian Yellow Onion is a mid-season variety of winter onion, characterized by high productivity and resistance to unfavorable growing conditions. The maturation period is about 250-260 days, allowing for a harvest in mid-summer when planted in autumn. The plant is cold-hardy, does not send up shoots, and is resistant to Fusarium rot, ensuring stable yield and high-quality product. The bulbs have a round or elongated-oval shape with sturdy, dry, yellow-brown wrapper scales and white, fleshy flesh with a pleasant semi-sharp taste.
The variety is plastic to agronomy and undemanding in care, making it suitable for cultivation by both experienced farmers and beginner gardeners. The onion grows well on various soil types, including loamy and clay soils, provided the site is properly prepared. For successful cultivation, it is recommended to observe a sowing rate of 1-1.2 million seeds per hectare and ensure regular watering, soil loosening, weed removal, and feeding with mineral and organic fertilizers.
Siberian Yellow Onion is characterized by good storability and can be stored for 8-10 months, allowing it to be used for sale on the fresh market and in cooking. The mass of a marketable bulb varies from 120 to 220 grams depending on growing conditions. Due to its taste qualities and resistance to diseases, this variety is an excellent choice for long-term storage and diverse applications in the food industry and household.
