The SPASSKY LOCAL IMPROVED onion is a local variety of the Ryazan region, improved by mass selection, enriching crosses, and cultivation on various agro-ecotypes. This variety is recommended for growing in biennial culture from sets. The bulb of this variety is round-flat, dense, medium to multi-cloved, with a mass ranging from 40 to 52 grams. It has many buds — from 7 to 18, dry skins have a yellow color with a brownish tint, while juicy ones are white, sometimes with a greenish or green-tinted shade. The bulb has a sharp taste, making it attractive for culinary use.
SPASSKY LOCAL IMPROVED belongs to mid-season varieties, the period from mass sprouting of sets to leaf fall is 90-100 days. Bulb height varies from 70 to 90 cm, and their count reaches 5-8 pieces. The yield of the variety ranges from 1.5 to 2.7 kg per square meter, which corresponds to commercial yield of 150-400 centners per hectare. Bulb maturation before harvest reaches 100%, indicating high-quality maturity of the product.
The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and neck rot, which increases its reliability and reduces the risk of crop loss. Thanks to these characteristics, SPASSKY LOCAL IMPROVED is a good choice for growing in various regions, including Central, East Siberian, and Far Eastern. It can be successfully used to obtain quality onion in biennial culture, making it in demand among vegetable growers.
