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JEMCHUG
Onion
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Type
Leek (perennial), Onion
By day length
Medium Day Length
Direction
Salad
Maturation Period
90 - 100 days
About product
A reliable salad onion variety featuring distinct white round bulbs and excellent shelf-life stability.
Type
Leek (perennial), Onion
By day length
Medium Day Length
Direction
Salad
Maturation Period
90 - 100 days
Description
Excellence in Russian Onion Breeding
The 'Zhemchug' onion variety represents a significant achievement from the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing. Developed by renowned breeders A.F. Agafonov and V.V. Ognev, this cultivar has established itself as a reliable choice for the salad onion market. It is engineered to perform optimally in mid-latitude climates, providing growers with a predictable and high-quality yield.
Technical Specifications and Market Positioning
- Maturity window: The crop reaches harvest readiness in 90 to 100 days, making it highly efficient for standard seasonal rotations.
- Physical characteristics: Known for its distinct, clean white color and classic round bulb shape.
- Composition: Features a dry matter content of 16–18%, which contributes to superior storage longevity and firm texture.
For professional producers, 'Zhemchug' serves as a benchmark for aesthetic appeal and marketability in the salad segment. The variety combines the rigor of scientific selection with practical benefits such as disease resistance and stability under varying environmental conditions. It is frequently preferred by those who prioritize shelf-life consistency and a mild, yet distinctive flavor profile in their fresh-market produce. By choosing 'Zhemchug', growers invest in a proven heritage that aligns perfectly with modern horticultural standards.
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Type
Type
Galia (Galia) type — relatively new, of Israeli origin, although there are indications that this variety may originate from Spain. The fruits of this type are round or oval, weighing about 1 kg. The surface is smooth, covered with a delicate, connected netting, turning yellow whe... |
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By day length
By day length
Onion is very sensitive to day length, so it is very important not to delay sowing and to cultivate varieties and hybrids appropriate for the day length, previously tested in this zone. Growing hybrids not intended for this zone can significantly affect yield, possibly causing pr... |
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Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
90 - 100 days |
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Onion bulb; color
Onion bulb; color
Distinguish two main colors of the onion bulb in cross-section. Specifically, white (possibly greenish-white) and red (pink) color. |
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Cormus; shape
Cormus; shape
The shape of corms is quite diverse and can be flattened, round, and elongated. |
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| Dry Matter Content | 16 - 18% |
| Registration year | 2006 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
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| Country | Russia |
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