Africa Red is a hybrid onion, a popular, deep-red, short-day variety known for its uniform bulbs, good pungency, excellent storage life (up to 6 months), and high yield (around 25 tons/acre), making it a favorite for fresh markets in warm regions, especially Kenya. It’s a reliable, disease-resistant crop from Syngenta, suited for year-round production with proper cultivation.
Key Characteristics
- Type: Short-day F1 hybrid onion.
- Appearance: Deep red, flat-globe shaped bulbs with narrow necks.
- Maturity: About 90 days from transplanting.
- Yield: High potential, around 25 tons per acre.
- Storage: Excellent, up to 6 months.
- Flavor: Good pungency, ideal for salads and soups.
- Adaptability: Grows well in warm areas and diverse ecological zones.
- Market: Very popular due to its color, keeping quality, and ease of cultivation.
Cultivation
- Nursery: About 45 days.
- Planting: 7cm between plants, 15cm between rows after transplanting.
How to irrigate Africa Red crop
Sprinkler, rain hose and drip irrigation.
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- We save your time and labor
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