Yalta

Yalta onion is a medium-early variety with flat-round or round bulbs weighing from 100 to 250 grams depending on cultivation method and planting time. The color of the onion skin ranges from white to dark red with a purple-violet hue, while the juicy onion scales are characterized by juiciness and a slightly sweet taste with a mild bitterness or slight spiciness. This variety is prized for its excellent taste and versatility in cooking, suitable for fresh consumption and preservation.

Yalta onion can be grown by sowing seeds directly into open ground in late April to early May, or by seedlings with mandatory watering, preferably drip irrigation, to prevent leaf diseases. When sowing seeds, the planting depth is 1.0-1.5 cm, and the seedling planting scheme is 5x5 cm. The variety is distinguished by good storability and ability to be preserved almost for a full year, making it convenient for long-term storage.

The sweet variety of Yalta onion is particularly notable, suitable for winter sowing in October-November. This semi-short-day variety does not bolt, matures quickly (90-120 days from seedling transplant), and yields a rich harvest already in May. Its round, dark-red bulbs weigh about 250 grams and exhibit excellent storability. Due to its qualities, this onion is widely used in home gardening and appreciated for its combination of sweetness and mild spiciness.