Benefits and harms of red onions: description and varieties, unique properties

"Alpha"

A fairly strong variety in terms of resistance to viruses and various diseases, which cannot be said about resistance to frost. The vegetable ripens early and quite quickly: it can be planted in May, and a stable harvest can be harvested after 70 days. Therefore, it is considered an early ripening variety. External characteristics:

• round form;
• golden crust in five layers;
• weight up to 120 g;
• leaf height – up to 30 cm.
• The size of the set is small, which is why it can freeze quickly.

Has a pungent taste, ideal for canning and raw

. They need to be planted at intervals of 10 cm in rows, the distance between which is no more than 30 cm, as for all other varieties of onion sets.

Standing varieties

Traditionally, sharp varieties are considered to have the best shelf life, semi-sharp varieties are stored worse, and sweet onions have the least shelf life.

Bessonovsky local

Onion variety Bessonovsky local

Early ripening onion, with excellent preservation and several nests. The color is golden, the shape is round, slightly flattened, sloping down to a thin neck. Small size - up to 45 g. Internal scales are dense, white, crispy, with a pungent, burning taste. It ripens quickly - 55–80 days after planting.

Productivity is stable, ranging from 11–26 kg per 10 square meters. m. Ripens well, requires drying and is stored for 8–9 months.

Timiryazevsky

Mid-season universal sharp onion of round shape. The color of dry scales is yellow or light brown, brownish at the neck. The weight of onion heads is 50–70 g, ripening when grown in sets lasts 78–82 days from the moment of mass germination.

The yield is high, when grown from sets it is up to 38 kg per 10 sq. m. Ripens completely in the garden - up to 98–100%, in wet years it is worse - up to 70%, and requires ripening and drying. Transportability is high, safety by May is 85%. Affected by downy mildew, moderately resistant to neck rot.

El Dorado

Resistant to cold weather conditions and recommended for growing in northern regions as an annual crop. Ripens 90–110 days after emergence. The bulbs are yellow, heterogeneous in shape - round, oval or slightly elongated, weighing up to 100 g. The pulp is creamy-white, with a pungent taste.

Productivity up to 32 kg per 10 sq. m, requires ripening for 10–14 days. It is characterized by average resistance to downy mildew, can be stored for a long time up to 8–9 months, without significant losses.

Arzamas local

A common domestic mid-season variety with a characteristic pungent taste. Harvest 100–110 days after germination. The bulb is brown-yellow, round, can be oblong, oval or even slightly cubic in shape, greenish at the neck, weighing 70–90 g.

Susceptible to downy mildew, plantings are severely damaged by onion fly. The yield when grown in a two-year crop is high - up to 32 kg per 10 square meters. m. Ripening rate is up to 93%; it requires short ripening before storage. Shelf life is good for 7–8 months.

Azelros

Onion variety Azelros

Excellent in cold regions, disease resistant and productive. It is grown by sowing seeds and planting sets. The bulbs are round, leveled, weighing up to 120 g, with deep yellow scales. The taste of the white pulp is semi-sharp and pleasant. It ripens within 90–105 days from the moment of germination and belongs to the mid-early varieties.

Productivity is high - up to 50–60 kg per 10 square meters. m, advantages - resistance to fungal diseases and excellent shelf life.

Bulbs of the following varieties are also well stored:

• Buran,
• Donetsk golden,
• Golden,
• Karatalsky,
• Skvirsky,
• Strigunovsky,
• Chernigovsky.

Hot, semi-sharp, sweet onions - looking for differences

All hot onion varieties are early ripening. They have good shelf life, a high content of essential oils and sugars, but at the same time they are less productive. Such varieties, as a rule, are covered with several layers of outer scales, and therefore they can be removed not only manually, but also with the help of specialized equipment.

Semi-sharp onion varieties have few external scales, and the flesh is not so dense and sharp. When harvested with special equipment, such onions are often injured and quickly become unusable. Peninsular varieties are considered medium-ripening and require more time to ripen. However, they produce a higher yield than spicy varieties.

Sweet onions have a wonderful taste and are often used fresh. They produce a high yield, but it is stored for a short time. Hot and semi-sharp varieties of onions can be grown in any region. In the southern regions, during the growing season the harvest can even be obtained from seeds. And in the middle zone and northern zones - only through seedlings or by planting sets. Sweet varieties are grown mostly from seeds in hot southern regions.

Sweet varieties of onions

Sweet varieties are in most cases consumed fresh and are characterized by high yields and a fairly short shelf life.

"Yalta"

Photo: Yalta onion variety One of the most delicious, famous and healthy varieties.
The bulbs are always flattened, the pulp is juicy, divided into layers of considerable thickness. The Yalta onion variety has no bitterness. The color of the pulp is deep purple. Eating onions raw is preferable; during heat treatment, many beneficial properties, vitamins and minerals disappear. Received the best reviews from gourmets and restaurant chefs.

"Alvina"

This variety ripens in about three months and is therefore called mid-ripening. "Alvina" produces a very good harvest. Planted in the ground in May to a depth of 4 cm. External distinctive features:

• ellipse shape;
• weight 70 – 150 g;
• purple husk;
• The inside of the bulb is white with a purple color.

The taste of the vegetable is not very spicy, so it is preferable to eat it raw. It has good juiciness. The shelf life of this onion is 6-7 months.

Did you know? The Alvina variety contains a large amount of useful substances, including quarcetin. Its peculiarity is that this supplement can prevent the appearance of tumors.

How is it different from normal

There are not many distinctive features of red onions, but they make them stand out very favorably compared to blue and regular onions.

1. Appearance. The first thing that catches your eye. Red onions have a very beautiful color. Rather, it is not red, but purple. During breeding, the breeder managed to achieve a more juicy, rich color of the bulbs. This product serves as a decoration for many dishes;
2. Taste qualities. This type of onion differs in taste from the usual white one. A richer palette of taste is provided by the content of special substances in the plant pigment - anthocyanins.
3. Antioxidants. Substances that prevent the appearance and development of cancerous tumors are contained in red onions in larger quantities than in regular onions. Some varieties of red onions have double the amount of antioxidants. You can evaluate the beneficial properties of Yalta onions here.

Onions contain essential oils that are released when cut. The main component is disulfides. Once released, they are converted into allicin, which has an antibacterial effect.

Popular varieties of red, yellow and white onions

All varieties of the crop differ not only in taste, but also in planting rules, ripening period, and yield.

Onion sets

• Chalcedony grows in open ground and is very popular among gardeners in the southern regions of Russia. Suitable for growing feathers and root crops. The ripening period (from planting to harvesting) is 95-110 days. An average of 4 kg is taken per square meter, with the marketable weight of one small specimen being 85-100 grams. Sometimes there are onions weighing up to 400 grams. There is good immunity to peronospora and vulnerability to neck rot. Taste: pleasant with a slight spice.
• Stuttgarter risen is early ripening, from sowing to harvest it takes about 3 months. Round-flat onions weigh 150-250 grams on average, but there are also giants weighing up to 350 grams. The plant rarely shoots arrows and does not become covered with spots characteristic of downy mildew. Taste: pungent with a pungent aroma.
• Souball is characterized by large round bulbs with an average weight of up to 200 grams. The root crop ripens in about 100-110 days and produces a good harvest. Taste: delicate with a slight hint of spiciness, used mainly for preparing salads.

• Zolotnik is a mid-season variety, distinguished by medium-sized rounded bulbs weighing about 60-70 grams. Used for greens and growing turnips for planting next season. The center is white and juicy with a slight tang.
• Shaman is an early ripening variety, ripens in 86-95 days. The root vegetable has an elongated shape, pink-red and quite juicy in the middle. The average weight of a turnip is 55-65 g. Advantages: stable high yield, high taste. Can be stored for a short time.
• Oporto ripens in 98-107 days and is a mid-season species. The weight of the turnip reaches 270-300 grams, the shape is regular round. Advantages: high yield when using seedlings, immunity to diseases and pests, retains its presentation for a long time. Its taste qualities allow it to be used for all types of processing.

• Exhibition ripens in about 130 days, tastes very sweet with abundant juice. The turnips are round and very large, reaching 550 g, but there are also specimens weighing 700-800 g. The only disadvantage of the culture is its short storage period (no more than 3 months).
• Yalta is incredibly popular due to its excellent taste. The plant ripens in 138-150 days, the turnips are large, flattened, purple in color, reaching an average of 200 grams. In the middle zone, the variety can be grown using seedlings. Onions can be stored for up to 4 months.
• Ermak is the record holder for ripening; the harvest is harvested 75-95 days after sowing. It has good immunity and a long shelf life (until the next season). The gastronomic feature is a soft juicy structure with a slight spiciness.

Red onion

• The crimson ball ripens in 85-95 days and produces a stable harvest every year. The dark purple, rounded turnips live up to their name. The center is juicy with a pleasant taste, offset by a slight tangy flavor. The drawback is the short shelf life (up to 4 months).
• Campillo F1 is a red onion hybrid that has a round shape with a dense center and a pleasant purple hue. The advantage is that the pigment does not transfer to kitchen utensils and fabrics. Taste qualities: delicate structure with abundant juice release, clearly noticeable sweetness. It can be stored for a long time without losing its properties.
• Retro is famous for its high yield and rapid ripening (up to 90 days). The center is tender, dark red with white stripes. Onions are very sweet without any pungency, so they are even added to children's salads.

White onion

• Albenka is distinguished by its rapid ripening (up to 95 days) and interesting taste qualities that combine light spiciness and sweetness. Grown for greens and onion sets. Not suitable for long-term storage.
• White globe has good seed germination and rapid ripening. Harvesting can be done 95-105 days after planting. A round, slightly elongated turnip weighs 160 grams on average. The variety is characterized by a high stable yield and immunity to fusarium.
• Sterling represents a group of white onion hybrids with a ripening period of 110-120 days. The weight of an average turnip is 120-200 grams. Round shape with white husk. The center is soft and juicy with an unusual taste, not similar to other types. The storage of root crops is short (3-5 months), but when grown, immunity to many diseases and pests is noted.

Sweet onion

• Kaba ripens in 145-155 days and is immune to disease. The yield is stable and can be stored for up to 4-5 months. The weight of a round, slightly pressed turnip is 80-125 grams. The center is dense, but sweet and juicy.
• Globo ripens in 110-125 days; the size of the root crop is a real giant. The weight of one onion reaches 600-900 g. The taste is delicate, sweetish, ideal for salads and various other dishes. By growing a crop from seedlings, you can get a yield from 1 m2 to 12 kg.
• Spanish 313 is distinguished by its yield, immunity to diseases and pests, and is suitable for fresh and processed consumption. The weight of an average turnip is 120-150 grams, the shape is large and round. Onions have long been recognized by domestic gardeners and are popular due to their ease of care and sweet taste notes. Productivity per 1m2 is 4-5 kg.

• Red Baron has a dark red color, the bulb is round and slightly flattened. The plant matures in just 90-95 days, the weight of the turnip is 95-110 grams. Advantages: stable high yield, light taste with a slight spice.
• Volsky onion prefers nutritious light soils. The root crop ripens in 120-140 days with an average weight of 90-140 grams. Turnips grow in such a way that the top is on top of the soil, which simplifies collection. Taste characteristics: the spiciness is well felt.
• Orion represents an exclusive hybrid, which English breeders have been working on for a long time. The variety ripens quickly, which makes it possible to grow the crop even in the northern regions. The turnip has a regular round shape of a beautiful purple color, weighing on average 150-200 grams. Orion is very popular among gardeners, but most likely it will not grow either in the Moscow region or in the Urals.

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We bring to your attention well-proven varieties of onions, which are preferred by the vast majority of gardeners.

Late-ripening variety with dense, round-flat and rounded bulbs with a downward slope. The pulp is white, sometimes with a greenish tint. The outer scales are yellow or light brown. The variety is not resistant to downy mildew (downy mildew) and is also damaged by the onion fly.

Red Baron

Early ripening variety. The bulbs are round, flattened at the top and bottom, red or dark purple in color outside and inside. To obtain larger bulbs, it is recommended to grow this variety through seedlings.

Snowball

Mid-early variety of white onion. It has almost round and white (both outside and inside) bulbs. Quite resistant to bolting, but moderately susceptible to downy mildew and neck rot.

Early ripening variety. It has round, dense bulbs with light flesh and pink or brown outer scales. It can grow without problems in both hot and cool climates.

Sturon

Mid-season variety. The bulbs are round, white, tightly covered with a yellow-brown skin. Resistant to diseases and bolting.

Texas yellow

Early ripening variety. The bulbs are round, quite large, straw-yellow in color with dense white flesh. Resistant to pink root rot.

Centurion F1

A mid-early hybrid with rounded, medium-sized bulbs. The pulp is juicy, white, the outer scales are golden brown. The hybrid is resistant to bolting and major onion diseases.

Each of these varieties has stood the test of time and is popular among gardeners. Pay attention to them when you go to the store for onion sets or seeds.

Breeders never tire of making new, more advanced varieties of certain crops. Onion varieties differ in different indicators: ripening period, taste, color, size of the final onion. Therefore, it can be difficult to decide on the species to sow on a personal plot. Below is a description of the most famous and widespread varieties by category.

The best varieties of hot onions

Onion varieties

Spicy onion varieties ripen quickly. Due to the large amount of essential oils and sugars in the composition, such onions are stored for a very long time and rarely spoil. The main disadvantage of such varieties is their low yield. They have several dense, outer layers of scales, so they are collected both manually and using mechanical tools and equipment.

• “Strigunovsky local” onions have early ripening periods. The taste is very sharp and pronounced. The bulbs are small, weighing 45-80 g, round. The outer husk is golden and the flesh is white. The variety grows well in both cold and hot climates. Advantages: the variety is stored without significant problems. Disadvantages: due to the spiciness, not everyone likes it.
• "Stardust F1" has a pleasant white husk color. Ripens in an average of 130 days. Small onions, 40-50 g each. The flesh is dense, juicy and spicy. Advantages: yield within 3 kg/m. sq. This is a very resistant hybrid, it is rarely affected by diseases, tolerates cold and heat, and is harvested mechanically.
• "Centurion F1" is a mid-early hybrid. The bulbs are slightly elongated and rounded. The weight of the head is 65-150 g. The husk is yellow-brown on top, and the flesh is white. Advantages: it is well stored after harvest, the variety is immune to most onion diseases and shoots only in rare cases.
• “Late Farmer” ripens in 130-140 days from the moment of planting. The heads are round in shape, weighing 250-350 g. The husk is yellow-brown, the flesh is whitish. Advantages: transports well, can be stored for a long time. It has a memorable taste and crispy texture.
• “Sturon” is a mid-season onion. The heads are rounded and may taper towards the tail. The weight of the head is 70-180 g. The husk is light yellow and the flesh is white. Advantages: has good immunity to diseases, does not shoot. Keeps for a very long time.

Red Baron

Snowball

Main characteristics and correct name

Red onion is one of the varieties of onions . The name is due to the red or purple color of the skin and the purple hue of the flesh. Other popular names are blue or purple. All these names will be correct. The fact is that this type of onion can have a variety of colors.

Now you know the name of this vegetable.

Description of appearance and photo

In addition to the bright color of the peel, the bulbs are round in shape and medium in size. The flesh may be white or tinged with purple. The taste of the fruit is sweetish. Occasionally it may have a slight bitterness.

Benefits of Purple Vegetable

• Beautiful appearance.
• Excellent taste.
• Copious secretion of juice.
• High content of antioxidants (the amount of these substances in red onions is approximately twice that of other varieties!).
• Rapid ripening of some varieties (about 90 days).
• High yield.

Flaws

• Some varieties are capricious during transportation.
• Onions have a short shelf life (up to 4 months).

Resistance to diseases and pests

Red onions are resistant to diseases such as:

1. bacterial rot;
2. peronosporosis (downy mildew);
3. fusarium;
4. cervical rot (gray rot).

Important!

Also, this type of onion is not exposed to pests such as onion moths.

Soil requirements

• The ideal soil is black soil. Loam is also suitable, but it must be constantly fertilized.
• The planting site should be in open sun.
• Moderate humidity is the main factor for success when planting red onions.
• Onions are picky about soil acidity. It does well in a neutral or slightly alkaline environment. Therefore, soil with a pH value from 6.4 to 7.9 will be optimal. If this indicator indicates the presence of an acidic environment, it must be alkalized using chalk, slaked lime or ground limestone.

Taste characteristics of blue vegetable

Red onion varieties have a pleasant sweetish taste . Many of them are suitable for use even by small children. Some still have a bitter taste, but it is weakly expressed compared to other types of onions.

Productivity

Quite tall. From 2 to 5 kg per 1m2.

Keeping quality

Directly depends on the variety. Ranges from 70% to 90%.

How do they use it?

1. Widely used in cooking . It is suitable for salads, and to a lesser extent – ​​for boiled and fried dishes.
2. Ethnoscience . Red onion has a beneficial effect in the treatment of colds, thyroid diseases, edema, and so on.

Where does it grow?

Red onions produce excellent harvests in the south of Russia (Krasnodar Territory, Republic of Crimea). However, it is widely cultivated in:

• Leningrad region.
• Regions of central Russia, including the Moscow region.
• In the Urals.

Benefit

The vegetable has a number of beneficial properties that it can have on the human body.

1. Antiseptic property . Onions perfectly suppress the growth of various bacteria and microbes. Its activity against the influenza virus is also known.
2. Secretory . Red onion juice increases the secretion of glands and increases acidity in the stomach.
3. Acceleration of metabolism . Activates metabolic processes in the body, accelerates energy production.
4. Increased blood circulation . When in contact with skin, onion juice increases blood supply to blood vessels. This property is important for enhancing hair growth and nourishing the skin.
5. Antihelminthic . Eating onions creates an unfavorable environment for the proliferation of parasites, as a result of which they die.
6. The beneficial effect of onions on the thyroid gland . It is enough to cut the onion and massage in a circular motion in the area of ​​the thyroid gland. Patients note an improvement in their well-being even with chronic disorders of the endocrine system.

Harm

1. It consists of an irritating effect on the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. For this reason, this variety is contraindicated for people suffering from gastritis, colitis, and so on.
2. Like any product, red onion can cause an allergic reaction in the form of swelling and redness of the mucous membranes, as well as itching of the skin.

Chemical composition

The nutritional value:

• Proteins – 10.5%.
• Fats – 1%.
• Carbohydrates – 88.5%.

The calorie content of a purple vegetable is 40 kcal.

Red onions contain the following beneficial substances:

• Vitamins : ascorbic acid, B vitamins, retinol (vitamin A) and many others.
• Microelements : iodine, sulfur, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron.
• Anthocyanins . These are substances that have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.

"Bamberger"

This variety needs to be planted in soil rich in nutrients. Quite resistant to frost, but do not start planting in the ground at -12 ° C. Before planting, warm up the seed or soil well. Suitable for planting in winter, three weeks before frost. Appearance:

• oblong round shape;
• weight – 80 g;
• set size – up to 4 cm, harvest size – up to 8 to 11 cm;
• color – dark shade of gold.

Very juicy inside. In terms of taste, it is classified as a sweet variety, but there is a very slight pepperiness. Convenient for cutting, easy to clean. Ideal for both raw consumption and frying or canning. It can be stored at home for a long time and does not spoil.

Varieties of red onions

Positive qualities of red onion varieties:

• beautiful appearance;
• excellent taste.

The taste of red onion varieties is sweet and juicy. The spicy varieties among the red bulbs are also endowed with a red taste. There are many different varieties of red onions:

1. Crimson ball.
2. Greatful.
3. Campillo.
4. Red Brunswick.
5. Retro.
6. Black Prince.
7. Yucont.

The crimson ball variety of red onion is an early maturing variety of bulbs. It is ready to eat after three or four months. The bulbs have a round shape and a purple tint on the outer and inner layers.

Crimson ball - early ripening variety

This variety produces abundant yields and is recommended for consumption unprocessed. Growing the variety is preferable in the form of seedlings, since planting bulbs with seeds is a longer and more complex process.

The Grateful variety is a hybrid and belongs to the average ripening varieties. Ripening occurs on the one hundred and twentieth day from planting. The bulbs are the same size. This type of product can be stored for a long time. This is the main advantage of this variety.

Brunswick red onion produces a harvest in the first year of planting, the ripening speed is average, and the taste is excellent.

Retro red onion is an early ripening onion variety. Three months after planting the material, large-sized bulbs are formed. The outer parts of the bulb have a red tint, and those. which are consumed as white food. It is consumed mainly fresh, like all varieties of red onions.

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Black Prince is a variety of red onion that has a sweet-spicy flavor. They are stored for a long time and are endowed with a complex of vitamins and minerals.

Yukont ripens quickly, produces abundant harvests and is stored for a long time. The taste of this variety is superior in its pungency.

Black Prince is suitable for long-term storage

• Crimson ball.
• Greatful.
• Campillo.
• Red Brunswick.
• Retro.
• Black Prince.
• Yucont.

The crimson ball variety of red onion is an early maturing variety of bulbs. It is ready to eat after three or four months. The bulbs have a round shape and a purple tint on the outer and inner layers.

Red onions have a high content of antioxidants, vitamins and microelements. There are twice as many of them as in light-colored varieties.

The purple color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, which help the human body cope with various bacterial and viral infections.

Moderate consumption of red onions reduces the risk of developing diabetes, cancer pathologies, diseases of the nervous system, slows down cell aging and improves metabolism. This is an excellent natural remedy in the fight against vitamin deficiency and excess weight.

Flaws

Excessive consumption of onions, on the contrary, can be harmful. A healthy person is recommended to eat no more than 100 g of raw red onion per meal. Contraindications to adding red onions to food may include chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, some skin problems, as well as dysfunction of the kidneys, liver and pancreas.

Where is it used?

Attention! Heat treatment of red onion significantly reduces all its beneficial properties.

It is for this reason that it is recommended to consume red onions only fresh.

a brief description of

The countries of Central Asia are considered the birthplace of the red vegetable. However, the cultivation and breeding of new varieties began in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden - it was there that the “Crimean” and “Yalta” species were first obtained. Today there are many varieties of onions, but red ones are considered the softest and sweetest in taste.

How do red onions grow?

Red onions grow in two parts - above ground and underground. The ground part consists of long (up to 1.5 meters) bright green feathers, which are also eaten. Red onion leaves cannot be distinguished from other varieties.

The underground part of the onion has a round, flattened shape and is painted in a bright red-violet color.

Red onions can grow in almost all climate zones. The only exceptions are subarctic ones, where the soil is frozen, and therefore onion cultivation is impossible.

What does it taste like?

The taste of red onions is characterized by the absence of characteristic bitterness. Instead, there is a soft, islandy, slightly sweet aftertaste.

How is it different from regular onions?

The red vegetable differs from ordinary onions primarily in its appearance. Onions have a golden hue, while red onions have a rich, red-violet color.

Unlike onions, red onions are less bitter, their taste is mild and slightly sweet. This is due to the large number of antacids in onions.

The antioxidant content of red vegetables also differs from onion vegetables: the former contains double the amount of substances that prevent the development of cancer.

"Hercules"

This light yellow hybrid is from a Dutch selection and has the most rounded shape among other varieties. In dry conditions it is stored longer than other types. The taste characteristics are delicate and slightly spicy, which gives another advantage to this variety. The bulb forms very strong and deep roots. This will prevent drought from killing the plant. Refers to varieties with high yield and resistance to viruses.

Important! Onion sets “Hercules” bring up to 8 kg of yield per square meter of sowing, which its relatives cannot boast of.

Planting can be done in the fall, when there is no frost yet. The optimal temperature is 10 °C. It is better not to overwater the seedling. After all, if you exceed the moisture norm, the vegetable will not be stored for a long time and will quickly rot.

Early ripening varieties of red onions

A productive, early ripening (80-90 days) variety with excellent taste, recommended for sowing seeds as an annual crop. In one season, the bulbs are one-dimensional, weighing 80-90 g, round in shape, and dense. Larger bulbs mature when grown from seedlings. Refers to varieties with a semi-sharp taste.

A popular, very sweet variety, suitable even for baby food. Ripens in less than 90 days, providing consistently high yields. The color of the bulbs is dark red, the juicy part is white, the average weight of the turnip is 80-90 g. The only drawback is the short storage period. Onions are grown by sowing seeds and sets.

A very early ripening variety, good for annual cultivation. The bulbs weighing from 80 to 100 g are covered with bright purple scales and are round-flat in shape. The yield is high, the preservation is good, the taste is sharp. Used fresh, it produces a delicate green feather.

It can be grown directly by sowing seeds or using seedlings in one season. The variety is unpretentious, early ripening, resistant to adverse weather conditions and diseases characteristic of this crop. The bulbs are medium-sized, flat, even, have an attractive presentation and good preservation. Dry integumentary scales have a pronounced purple tint. Juicy scales are pink.

Reaches technical maturity in 90 - 95 days. It is distinguished by bulbs of a rich burgundy or red-violet color. The variety is mid-early, usually grown as an annual crop. A very stable and unpretentious variety that produces high yields even in the most difficult conditions.

The bulbs are slightly flattened, round, weighing 50-120 g, and store quite well. The taste of the variety is high, semi-sharp. When used in combination with other ingredients, it does not turn them red, but decorates the dish itself.

Video review about red onions of the Red Baron variety, about the features of its cultivation.

The best varieties with descriptions

Early

1. Retro variety . It has dark red scales with white stripes and a sweet taste. The main advantage is high yield (up to 8 kg).
2. Orion . It has perfectly round, large bulbs weighing up to 200 grams. It is characterized by high yield and storage stability.
3. Brunswick . It has a bright purple color and is hardy during transportation and storage.
4. Crimson Ball . Produces dense bulbs weighing up to 90 grams. It has good yield and average shelf life.

Mid-late

1. Brunswick . It has round-flat bulbs and a sweetish taste. The weight of one onion is 100-120 g. However, this variety is distinguished by poor keeping quality.
2. Red Bombay . The bulbs are dark red in color and round in shape. The weight of one fruit can reach 150g. The taste is semi-sharp. It is stored until the beginning of summer and has a yield of 7-8 kg.
3. Red Baron . It has dark red bulbs. Lasts until March. The weight of one onion is about 100 g. The yield is about 5-6 kg, but always stable.
4. Black Prince . It has a dark purple color and the weight of one bulb is 60-100 g. It has good keeping quality (due to the dense peel).
5. Greatfull ed . It has a rich red color. Its bulbs are quite large - 120-250 g. The taste is semi-sharp. Keeping quality is good.
6. Campillo F1 is a hybrid variety . It is distinguished by its sharp-sweet taste and the purple color of its rounded head. The weight of one onion is 100-150 g. It can be stored for a long time without loss of taste.

Late

1. Yalta variety . Known as flat blue bow. The main advantage is the taste characteristics. The bulbs are sweet, without pronounced pungency or bitterness.
2. Commissioner . It has purple scales. The weight of one onion does not exceed 150 grams. Can be stored for up to six months.
3. Carmen . It has small bulb sizes (about 70 g) and excellent shelf life (up to 8 months).

The best varieties

1. Campillo – pleasant taste, resistance to many diseases.
2. Black Prince - taste characteristics, high keeping quality.
3. Greatfull red - large bulbs, hardy to transportation.
4. Carmen has excellent keeping quality.

Mid-season

High-yielding, mid-season, quite popular variety with good taste. The outer scales are dark red, the inner scales are white-pink. The weight of flat, rounded bulbs ranges from 80 to 120 g. They are distinguished by smooth ripening and good disease resistance. Used fresh.

Mid-season, hybrid, high-yielding variety that adapts well to environmental conditions. At the stage of full ripeness, the rounded bulbs acquire a beautiful, rich, dark burgundy color. Their average weight ranges from 150 to 250 g. Harvest ripening is smooth, onions are suitable for mechanized harvesting and transportation. The bulbs store well. The taste is not spicy, aromatic, sweetish. It is most useful when eaten fresh.

It got its name for its elegant appearance and rich dark burgundy color. It has excellent taste, sweet taste and pleasant aroma that does not cause tears or bitterness. The variety is a real pharmacy of useful vitamins and microelements. Used fresh as an addition to dishes and as an independent side dish. Suitable for marinating meat products.

A popular mid-season variety of red onion, grown for greens and turnips, juicy but not spicy. Both the feather and the bulbs have an excellent taste and a range of useful vitamins, microelements and phytoncides. The bulbs grow quite large, flat, dark red in color, dense in structure, and store well.

The bulbs of the variety have a rich dark red color with a purple tint. Their average weight is 60-80 g, the shape of the heads is round. The consistency of the bulbs is dense, juicy, and the taste is semi-sweet, with a mild pungency. Consumer qualities are rated as high. Mid-season, ripens together.

It is well stored (up to 8 months) due to the tight fit of dry scales.

A salad variety of red onion that is resistant to unfavorable conditions, neck rot and downy mildew. It has a sharp, rich taste. Retains beneficial properties well when properly stored. The average weight of the bulbs is 85-100 g.

Useful properties for beauty

Red onion is famous for its beauty benefits. It is used by people who want to lose weight, and girls actively add it to various masks for face and hair care.

Weight loss

Red onion is actively used for weight loss. It activates metabolic processes in the body, naturally speeding up metabolism. The vegetable improves overall well-being, normalizes energy consumption processes, which together leads to excess weight loss.

Those who want to lose weight are recommended to add red onions to their food (in salads, soups or as an addition to main dishes).

Facial care

For many women, facial care is not complete without adding onions. For example, it helps in the fight against age spots (see video).

For oily skin

For oily skin, use a mask of squeezed juice of 2 onions mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice. The mixture is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes and washed off with warm water, and then washed with cold water. This mask normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, fights acne, having an antimicrobial effect on the causative agent of the disease, eliminates oily sheen and minor redness.

For dry skin

To nourish dry skin, prepare a mixture of a teaspoon of onion juice and cucumber juice. They are mixed and 250 ml of chilled boiled water is added. The resulting liquid is applied to a sponge and wiped over the skin of the face.

With regular treatment, the skin will become more hydrated, elastic, and the complexion will be evened out.

For wrinkles

Since red onion is a powerful antioxidant, it is used to prevent and remove fine lines and wrinkles. To do this, prepare a mixture of equal amounts of onion juice, honey, white lily juice and white wax. The mixture is heated over low heat until the ingredients dissolve, cool, apply to the face for 60 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

Against freckles

Those who are embarrassed by freckles on their face can prepare a mask from red onions to remove them.

To do this, pour a teaspoon of calendula into 100 ml of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Then add a teaspoon of onion juice to the liquid and wipe your face with the resulting solution 3-4 times a day. This composition has a pronounced whitening effect; over time, freckles become less noticeable.

Hair care

Hair care is greatly simplified thanks to masks with the addition of red onion.

For oily hair

For oily hair, you can prepare a mask from 2 tablespoons of onion juice and the same amount of castor oil. This mixture is rubbed into the scalp, left for half an hour, and then washed in the usual way. This mask normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands of the head, helps to better flush out sebum and strengthens the hair follicles.

For hair loss

A mask made from onion juice and honey, taken in equal proportions, will help with hair loss. It is rubbed into the scalp every day for a month. After just two weeks, you can see a decrease in hair loss.

For dandruff

A mask made from a tablespoon of onion juice and two tablespoons of vodka will help in the fight against dandruff. It is rubbed into the scalp for 60 minutes, and then washed with shampoo. This mask reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands and has a bactericidal effect on fungi that cause dandruff.

"Carmen"

This is one of the Dutch varieties of onion sets, which recently began to be imported into our country. At the same time, he is very popular. One of its advantages is the speed of ripening, which ranges from 75 to 85 days. Normally tolerates storage throughout the winter. At best, you will get up to 2.5 kg of yield per square meter.

The bulb weighs up to 80 g on average, but with proper planting, good soil and favorable conditions, it is possible to get a bulb weighing up to 120 g. The “Carmen” onion set has a bright red color and an ellipsoidal shape. Inside the color is even more saturated, dark purple. The taste is excellent:

Therefore, it is added to fresh salads. This vegetable is useful for people with low cholesterol levels for regular consumption.

Description of the variety

Red Semko is a universal early maturing hybrid of the first generation.
It is used for growing turnips as an annual crop from seeds (read about onion varieties for growing from seeds here). Unilocular, with one or two rudiments. It has not very long green feathers with a medium waxy coating.

The bulb of this variety is round, level, with a thin neck, average weight - 80-100 grams. Under favorable conditions, the mass of the bulb can reach 120 grams. It has 2-3 tightly fitting dark purple scales. The pulp is juicy, white with a dark red epidermis.

The yield, subject to all growing conditions, is 4-5 kg/sq.m. These are indicators at the level of standards of such varieties as Red Baron and Hercules F1. Experienced landowners note among the features of this onion variety excellent ripening after harvesting, consistently good yield and long-term storage (unlike most other varieties of red onions).

Important! This variety is grown from seeds. To increase their germination, it is recommended to pre-soak them

Taste qualities

This onion variety has juicy pulp with a medium-sharp, pleasant taste. It reveals well in fresh vegetable salads, various marinades and sauces. Suitable for canned products; does not lose its structure during heat treatment.

Maturation speed

Red Semko is considered an early ripening variety. The ripening period is 90-95 days from the start of germination. The ripening rate before harvesting is 70%, after ripening in storage - 100%.

Growing areas

Red Semko is able to tolerate drought and rain and does not require special care, but it does not tolerate temperature changes well and requires long or medium daylight conditions.
This variety is included in the State Register for the Central Region. Therefore, the preferred growing areas for it are:

1. Central.
2. Middle Volga.
3. Central Black Earth.

Important! The Red Semko variety loves light, loose, predominantly clay-sandy soil. But it is better to avoid loamy and acidic soil if possible or carry out abundant fertilizing

Red onion sets

The variety is highly valued for its healing properties, contains a lot of selenium, and has an antitumor effect due to the presence of quercecin. Bulbs in a two-year culture when planted as sets have an average weight of about 150 g. They are quite dense, juicy, purple in color, and store well. The variety is mildly spicy, has excellent taste and a pleasant aroma. Productivity up to 2.5 kg per 1 m² and above.

A very early variety, ripens in a maximum of 90 days. The average weight of the bulbs is from 80 to 120 g. The yield is consistently high. The bulbs are round, slightly crushed, and at technical ripeness - red-brown in color. It has excellent taste characteristics, juicy, aromatic, white flesh with purple veins.

The upper dry scales tightly cover the body, which allows the onion to retain commercial qualities and beneficial properties for 8 months.

To choose the right variety of red onion, you need to focus on your needs and taste preferences. At the same time, remember that semi-sharp and sweet varieties can be grown as an annual crop, while spicy varieties are best planted before winter.

There are several ways to grow onions: seeds (nigella), sets, selections, seedlings. Onions are grown in one-, two-, three-year crops. In an annual crop, a marketable bulb is obtained from seeds or seedlings in one year. In a two-year crop, in the first year small onion sets are grown from seeds, and in the second year commercial bulbs are grown from the sets.

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Sometimes they practice a three-year culture, using selections (underdeveloped bulbs) in the third year to obtain large turnips. Growing onions from seeds is quite a troublesome task, and yet this is a traditional method for Ukraine. Every year, many gardeners buy a bag of seeds (nigella) and grow their own planting bulbs - sets.

Due to the density of the shell, nigella is pre-soaked or stratified. For sowing nigella, choose well-lit areas. The soil should be neutral (pH 6.5-7), well-drained, clay-sandy, fertilized. Before planting, it is dug up to the depth of a spade bayonet. Nigella is sown according to the pattern 45x3-5 cm to a depth of 1 cm, the norm is 1 g of seeds per 1 m2.

After the appearance of two true leaves, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving the plants at a distance of 2-4 cm from each other. The second thinning is carried out in the phase of 4-5 leaves at a distance of 4-6 cm. Further care of the crops consists of loosening the soil, watering (during the growth period) and weeding. To avoid constant weeding, you can use a special pre-emergence herbicide Stop*, designed to control annual cereals and dicotyledonous weeds in onion beds.

Our advice

Plants in the beds are fed with mineral fertilizers (in the first half of the growing season, nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium, in the second - phosphorus-potassium).

At the end of August, before the start of the period of intense rains, the grown seedlings are harvested. The bulbs are dug up and left in the garden until the leaves dry out. Then they are removed, the sets are sorted, dried, packed in vegetable nets and stored until spring at a constant temperature of up to 15 ° C. The place for storing the sets should be dry, well ventilated, so that the onions do not dry out or become moldy.

Features of planting and growing

The culture is demanding in terms of light and humidity . The richest harvest of large bulbs ripens in sunny, well-moistened areas.

Is it possible to plant on the head before winter?

Although red onions prefer warm climates, some varieties (for example, Robin, Black Prince) are planted before winter .

Sowing time depends on the region : in the southern regions it is November, and in the northern regions it is September. Suitable ground temperature does not exceed +5°C.

Winter planting technology:

1. Choose an open sunny area with well-drained soil. The earth is dug up with humus, mineral fertilizers, and ash.
2. As soon as the soil settles, the area is leveled with a rake, furrows are made 6 cm deep. The distance between them is 20 cm.
3. The sets are planted 8 cm apart.
4. The soil is sprinkled and compacted.
5. Water only after 10 days.
6. As soon as frost sets in, the ground is mulched with straw.

Some gardeners plant several varieties at once to choose the one they like and prepare it for next year. This procedure will help determine the most winter-hardy onions.

Preparing for landing

Planting material is pre-soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate (pink) for 30 minutes. This will destroy pathogens. To speed up germination, the seeds are treated with a growth stimulant and placed in a canvas bag.

Soil requirements

The site for planting is chosen to be well-lit, with fertile soil (pH 7). If the soil is acidic, add dolomite flour.

Attention! The crop grows best in the place where cabbage was before.

The following fertilizers are applied for digging (per 10 liters of water):

• urea - 2 tbsp. l.;
• rotted chicken droppings - 100 g;
• manure infusion - 1 l.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

The prepared material is planted in open ground 2 days after treatment , when constant warm weather has established (+22...+23°C) and the soil has warmed up well.

Planting depth : 1.5 cm. Pattern: 3x10 cm.

The seedlings are planted in furrows 5 cm apart . The distance between furrows is 24 cm.

Features of cultivation

In northern latitudes, early ripening varieties are cultivated . For planting, use seedlings or seedlings. These vegetables have a bitter taste.

Onions with medium ripening periods are suitable for the central strip . Seedlings are used as planting material.

In the southern climate, on fertile soil, all varieties grow . The taste of this onion is sweet or semi-sweet.

Nuances of care

Caring for red onions is standard . Watering is carried out as the top layer of soil dries, fertilizing - 2 times per season.

Advice! For long-term storage of the crop, the feathers of the plants are not trimmed.

Watering mode

Red onions are watered once every 7 days, at the rate of 5–10 liters of water per 1 m2 . At the same time, pay attention to weather conditions. If the summer is dry and the feathers begin to dry out, the frequency of irrigation is increased to 2 times a week. In rainy weather, watering is stopped.

In July, when turnips begin to ripen , the crop is moistened once every 14 days.

Watering is stopped completely 2 weeks before harvest : the vegetables are allowed to dry so that they do not rot during storage.

Loosening and weeding

Loosen the soil shallowly until the stems close together.

Weeding is carried out regularly : weeds take nutrients from plants.

Top dressing

Fertilize the crop twice per season:

1. When forming bulbs, organic compounds are used. Prepare a solution of chicken manure (1:10) or liquid mullein (1:5).
2. At the end of June, a composition of 10 liters of water, 60 g of superphosphate, 30 g of sodium chloride is applied to the root. The resulting volume is enough for 2 m2.

Disease and pest control

Most often, red onions are susceptible to a fungal disease - fusarium . It manifests itself as softening of the bottom of the head and death of the roots. The leaves turn yellow and the plant dies. Affected bushes cannot be treated; they are dug up and burned. For prevention, seedlings are soaked in fungicide for 30 minutes before planting.

In dry summers, plants are attacked by onion fly . She appears as soon as the dandelions begin to bloom. Insect larvae penetrate the vegetable through the bottom or base of the leaves, eating it from the inside. Tobacco is used to control the pest. It is mixed with water at the rate of 250 g per 10 liters, left for 2 days. The resulting product is sprayed onto the plants. For 1 m2 you will need 1 liter of composition.

"Corrado"

Onion sets “Corrado” are very popular, the description of the variety can be reduced to several important advantages:

• stored for a whole year, until the next harvest;
• early variety - ripens from 73 to 93 days;
• gives a stable large harvest.

Long-term storage is achieved thanks to the very dense double husk. It is important to store in a room with good air circulation at a temperature of at least 15 °C. The color is golden and brown, the onion weighs up to 130 g, and the taste is semi-sharp.

"Red Baron"

This is a fairly early variety of onion set that tolerates cold spring well. So, already at the end of May you will be able to collect vegetables. It is necessary to constantly water and loosen the soil. Good care and mineral-rich soil will bring you a yield of up to 3 kg per square meter.

A true keeper of vitamin C, Red Baron has made its mark in the kitchen, especially in salads. Chefs prefer this variety for its semi-sharp taste and shelf life. It is dark red in color, round in shape, moderately juicy and dense inside.

Onion sets "Red Baron", the description of the variety speaks of its high productivity, practicality and usefulness, can be planted in the garden of mid-latitudes.

"Roseanne"

This onion variety is early and produces a good harvest three months after planting the set, for which it is highly valued. Steadily produces up to 3 kg per square meter. It is planted in the spring, when the temperature is not lower than 10 °C. During this period, the soil is quite moist, which is what “Roseanne” requires. Autumn planting is possible three weeks before the onset of frost. The vegetable tastes medium spicy, white, dense and juicy inside. The outside of the onion is covered with pink husk.

"Rosanna" is included in the list of popular varieties of onion sets due to its size. The round onion is quite large, with an average diameter of 8 cm. Weight ranges from 120 g.

"Rumba"

The fairly large, round bulbs weighing between 100 and 120 g have a brown husk that covers a white, juicy interior with a tangy taste. Planting is done in May in fertilized soil and awaits the month of July, when it will be possible to harvest the crop - up to 5 kg per square meter of land. The seedlings tolerate unfavorable weather conditions well. Such qualities are very impressive, thanks to which the Rumba bow has become very popular.

"Stardust"

The Stardust onion is very popular among the people, the ripening time of which is on average 60 days. The only variety from this list that has a white color. Planting is done in the first week of May. This variety can bring you more than 5 kg of snow-white bulbs per square meter.

The shape is round and smooth. The weight is small, up to 60 g. The onion tastes a little spicy, which is why it is valued in the kitchen when eaten fresh. It is stored for 6 months after harvest at a constant warm temperature. If the condition is not met, arrows are likely to appear.

Use in folk medicine: how to use

Official medicine confirms the beneficial effects of red onions on human health. Its use is recommended as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment of many diseases. Traditional medicine is flooded with numerous methods of treatment using onions.

Colds

Red onion juice is mixed with honey in equal proportions. Take a full tablespoon 4 – 5 times a day. It is advisable to do this on an empty stomach;

Swelling

The prepared infusion has a mild diuretic effect. Mix chopped red onion in a blender or grated with water in a ratio of 2: 1. Let it brew overnight. Strain the resulting mixture. Take 70 milliliters of liquid mass 3 times a day. Consumption is recommended on an empty stomach half an hour before meals.

The essence of using onions for swelling is that the chemical composition of the root vegetable improves blood circulation and resolves blood clots. Swelling itself is a symptom that may indicate diseases of the liver, kidneys, musculoskeletal system, and circulatory system. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before using a prescription.

Increased hair loss

Onion juice improves blood supply to the scalp upon direct contact with it. The onion is crushed to a pulp, applied to the scalp, and rubbed into the hair. Everyone determines the duration of the procedure independently. It usually lasts from 20 minutes to one and a half hours. Onion masks are very effective, but they leave a smell on the hair that is not entirely pleasant for others. To avoid this, you need to wash your hair with shampoo again after the procedure.

Liver cleansing

Red onion juice contains many substances that help neutralize toxins and stimulate the work of the main cleansing organ - the liver.

To prepare the remedy, you need to take red onion and grind it. Add sugar in an amount equal to half the volume of onion pulp. The mixture is infused for 10 days in a dark, cool room, but not in the refrigerator. Take 3 tablespoons before meals every day for one and a half weeks.

The use of onions to treat the liver is somewhat paradoxical, because it is contraindicated for diseases of the gallbladder and digestive tract, and functional liver disorder.

In cooking

The culinary uses of red onions are varied. It lends itself to all processing methods. But the bright appearance of the vegetable predisposes it to be consumed fresh. Salads take on a very festive look. In soups and other dishes where red onions are boiled or fried, they lose their appearance. The dye found in the onion cells is mixed with the entire mass of the dish and acquires an unattractive bluish tint.

The taste of red onions differs from regular white ones only in that they have a stronger flavor. It goes well with other vegetables and meat.

"Centurion"

Outwardly it differs from others, because it has an egg shape. The color of the husk is light yellow. It tastes very spicy. Its main feature is productivity. "Centurion", along with "Hercules", is capable of bringing 8 kg of onions per square meter.

According to its characteristics, among gardeners, this variety is considered to be of very high quality and reliable. Three months after planting, you can harvest a good harvest. The product should be stored in a cool place, but with good air circulation.

"Stuttgarter Riesen"

Together with “Sturon”, “Hercules” and “Centurion” it is included in the list of the best varieties of onion sets for the middle zone. "Stuttgarter Riesen" is early, resistant to spring cold. It also has other advantageous characteristics:

• a little spicy, but great taste;
• weight from 150 to 300 g, and this is an excellent value for a bow;
• ripening period up to 90 days.

Externally, it has a rounded-flat or flat shape. Contains a lot of ascorbic acid. The shelf life of onions is quite long. This variety became the basis for the selection of many new, improved varieties.

Did you know? Farmer Peter Glazebrook from the UK managed to grow the largest onion in the world - as much as 8.2 kg!

Varieties

There are quite a few varieties of red onions, including:

• Crimson ball. An early ripening crop, the cultivation of which takes up to 90 days. The bulbs have a regular round shape with dense white flesh with purple veins. The fruits weigh on average 80-90 g and have a semi-sharp taste. The husk is dark purple in color.
• Brunswick red. The variety is mid-early; you need to wait 70-100 days before harvest. The husk is purple, the fruits are round-flat, the taste is slightly pungent. An important advantage of the variety is its high resistance to fungal diseases.
• Brunswick. Mid-season variety, cultivation takes 100-105 days. The fruits are round-flat, dark red on the outside, the flesh is white with red rings. Average weight – 100 g. The taste is semi-sharp. The variety is not susceptible to disease and is well suited for long-term storage.
• Danilovsky. Ripeness is average, you need to wait 150 days before harvest. The fruits are flat or rounded-flat, weighing on average 80-150 g. The outside of the bulbs is dark red, with a purple tint. The pulp is juicy, light purple in color with a semi-sharp taste. The variety brings up to 3 kg per 1 sq. m.
• Campillo. The variety is mid-season. The bulbs have a rounded-flat shape, deep red on the outside, and the flesh has a semi-sharp taste. The variety is resistant to diseases.
• Carmen. The variety is early ripening, 70-95 days pass before harvest. The bulbs have a rounded-flat shape, medium density, weight - 50-70 g. The taste is semi-sharp. The husk is purple and the flesh is white-purple. Productivity – up to 1.6 kg per 1 sq. m.
• Karminka. The variety is early, summer. The bulbs weigh 90-100 g and have an elongated oval shape. The husk is a rich dark red color. The juicy pulp has a semi-sharp taste. The variety is recommended to be consumed raw. The feather is dark green, the taste characteristics are excellent.
• Prometheus. The variety is mid-season. The bulbs have a round shape, weigh 70-100 g. The husk is dark red, the flesh is red with a semi-sharp taste. Productivity – up to 4.5 kg per 1 sq. m.
• The button is red. This mid-season variety can be harvested in 100 days. The bulbs are small, weighing about 50 g. They have a flat shape, red-violet scales and sweetish flesh.
• Red Baron. This is one of the most popular varieties of red onion. It is mid-season and produces a harvest in 95 days. The bulbs are round-flat in shape with red husk and dark red flesh. The fruits weigh on average 18-24 g. Productivity is up to 1.5 kg per 1 sq. m.
• Red Yakut. The variety is late-ripening and produces a harvest in 130 days. The bulbs have an original elongated rounded shape, with a dense violet-burgundy husk. The semi-sharp flesh has a white-pinkish color. The fruits weigh 150 g. Productivity is up to 9 kg per 1 sq. m. Vegetables can be stored for up to six months.
• Robin. An early hybrid variety, considered commercial. The fruits weigh on average 150-200 g. Onions have a mild, semi-sharp taste, similar to salad varieties. The coloring is intense and disease resistance is high. Suitable for long-term storage, subject to all conditions - up to 10 months.
• Red Zeppelin. The variety is a mid-early hybrid. Large bulbs have a round shape, weight up to 600 g. The husk is dark red, the flesh is semi-sharp. The variety is well suited for long-term storage.
• Salad red. The variety is early ripening, recently bred. The bulbs are elongated, reach 10-12 cm in length, average weight - 50-65 g. The husk is purple in color, the white-purple pulp has a semi-sharp taste.
• Florentine torpedo. The variety is a salad variety and is consumed mainly fresh. The bulbs have an elongated elliptical shape, violet-crimson dry scales and slightly spicy, spicy red-pink flesh. They reach 10-12 cm in length and 5-6 cm in width.
• Black Prince. A domestic mid-season variety that is suitable for the northern regions. Harvest in 90-105 days. The bulbs are round in shape with purple scales and sweet pulp. The variety is suitable for long-term storage and can last all winter.
• Shaman. The variety is early ripening and produces a harvest in 80-90 days. The bulbs are very elongated and can reach 10-12 cm in length. The fruits weigh 50-65 g. They have a brown-red husk, the pungent flesh is pink-red in color and has medium density. Productivity – up to 3 kg per 1 sq. m. Not suitable for long-term storage.
• Yalta red. The variety is salad and late-ripening; it produces a harvest in 140-150 days. The bulbs are flat-round with deep purple flesh and scales, weigh 150 g each. The pulp is sweet and slightly pungent, there is no bitterness. The requirement for watering is increased, which affects the sharpness of taste and yield.