BASF introduces new short-day onion varieties
BASF has introduced short-day onion varieties. Learn how the onions could benefit growers.
The varieties – Adhora, Rosefire and Isidea – address many of the needs of onion and sweet onion farmers in Georgia, Texas and California by providing superior quality and uniformity, according to a news release.
More than a decade of research, strategy and commitment to farmers helped bring three distinct and unique varieties to market.
“Our strategic planning and excellent breeding program has enabled us to deliver onion varieties that provide consistent quality and meet growers’ market needs effectively,” Kaitlyn O’Neal, regional crop lead for BASF/Nunhems USA, said in the release. “Adhora, Rosefire and Isidea are bred to enhance market potential through robust quality and uniformity.”
- Adhora, a yellow sweet onion designed for Vidalia, Georgia and Texas, is characterized by its early maturity, excellent yield potential and distinctive sweet flavor. Its reliable granex shape and market quality make it a top choice for growers looking for competitive advantage.
- Rosefire is a short-day red onion developed for California and Texas growers. It includes improved bolting tolerance and leaf health, maintaining high uniformity and enhancing market appeal with its consistent performance.
- Isidea is a short-day white onion for farmers in Mexico and Texas with early maturity and robust disease resistance. By providing consistent bulb size and superior color, it aids farmers in reducing variability while offering high yield potential.
BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division is part of the Germany-based BASF Group, which also works in chemicals, materials, industrial solutions and nutrition & care segments.