Simbir onion is a mid-season winter variety of bulb onion intended for sowing at the end of August, allowing the plant to harden off before the onset of cold weather. It is characterized by high cold hardiness and regeneration ability, ensuring stable yield even under unfavorable conditions. The variety does not bolt and is resistant to Fusarium rot, making it a reliable choice for long-term storage and fresh market sales.
Bulbs of the Simbir variety have an oval shape and yellow-brown coloration with strong, dry outer scales. The flesh is snow-white, fleshy, juicy, and has a pleasant taste, making this onion in demand both for fresh consumption and culinary use. The average weight of an adult bulb ranges from 200 to 350 grams, while dry matter content reaches 8.8%, contributing to good storability and product integrity.
The variety is suitable for cultivation without seedlings, adapts well to various weather conditions, and exhibits high frost resistance. Harvest is collected in May-June, and the sowing rate is 1-1.2 million seeds per hectare. Simbir onion is recommended for growing after legumes, corn, potatoes, and other vegetable crops, and can also be planted near carrots to repel pests. This variety is ideal for use fresh, processing, and long-term storage.
