Red Coach

Growing area	:	Latitude 20º -35º (subtropical, semi-arid, arid): queensland, mexico, usa, china, middle east, mediterranean
Market aim	:	Fresh market
Day length	:	Mid short day for hot dry to hot humid conditions
Storability	:	Short (2-4 months)
Sowing period	:	South hem 25º-35º: mch-apr, north hem: 25º-35º: sep-oct, tropical 0º-25º: depending on rainy seasons (in all regions a few weeks earlier if by transplant seedlings)
Harvest period	:	Approx 22-26 weeks after seeding, depending on planting date, local and seasonal factors, south hem: aug-nov, north hem: feb-may
Shape	:	Granex to thick flat
Size	:	Extra large (70-110), depending on seasonal factors, sow date and location

Red Coach - a Red Mid to Late Short Day onion with good levels of Pink Root Tolerance, bred specifically for the Short Day slots in North America (Mexico, Texas and Imperial Valley). Has also performed well under Vidalia growing conditions. Produces Jumbo size onions with good
internal red color, bolt tolerant and also a high level of single centers suitable for both processing and fresh market.