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Taipan


Growing area:Latitude 0º-30º (tropical): central/southern africa, brazil, central america, middle east, se asia
Market aim:Fresh market
Day length:Very early short day for tropical and subtropical conditions
Storability:Short (2-3 months)
Sowing period:South hem 25º-30º: feb-may, north hem: 25º-30º: late july-oct, tropical 0º-25º: depending on rainy seasons, (in all regions a few weeks earlier if by transplant seedlings)
Harvest period:Approx 20-22 weeks after seeding, south hem: jun-oct, north hem: dec-apr
Shape:Slightly flattened globe to globe depending on seasonal factors, sow date and location
Size:Medium (70-100 mm),
Very early brown hybrid which matures several weeks earlier than Cavalier. This variety can be sown in a wider window, due to bolting tolerance and fast maturity. It has slightly flattened to globe-shaped bulbs (70-100 mm) with a good skin retention. Its yield and appearance are superior to currently available OP varieties in the same segment.