Onion Chelsea

Chelsea

Chelsea is an early maturing short day, one of the earliest varieties we have available. Very adaptable, with a wide sowing window. Good general foliage tolerance. Can handle low PR (pink root) pressure. Globed shaped bulbs

Chelsea is a very early to early maturing, short day onion hybrid. Chelsea is a versatile variety and has good bolt tolerance making it suitable for late season sowings. Chelsea offers multiple key attributes desired by onion growers such as an appealing light brown skin colour, flaky skins, excellent bulb shape and size uniformity and high yield potential. Chelsea has an upright growth habit and is tolerant to general foliar diseases. Chelsea seeds are size graded and treated as standard.

Details

Crop
Onion
Crop Type
Short Day
Subtype
Early short day
Storability
12 - 16 weeks
Size
70 - 100 mm
Shape
Globe
Colour
Brown
Country
Mauritius, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Maturity
Very early to early
Suited for
Fresh market