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Irati is an early maturing yellow onion variety with a uniform fall over of leaves at maturity. The bulbs are globular, uniform and very firm. They have excellent storability due to their good scale retention. The yield is comparable to the currently recommended hybrid varieties that are cultivated locally. Irati adapts well to all onion growing regions with the exception of coastal regions having a sandy soil. It is suitable for transplanting, direct sowing and multi-seeded planting technique.

Askari is a yellow hybrid onion variety with high yield potential and is suitable for storage. Plants have a uniform fall over of leaves at maturity. Bulbs are globular, uniform and firm. Yield is comparable to those hybrid varieties which are commercially cultivated locally. The variety adapts well to all onion growing regions except coastal areas having a sandy soil.

Rosada is a red short day mid-late onion variety with a globular, uniform and firm bulb. It has good storability due to its good scale retention. The yield is comparable to the currently recommended hybrid varieties cultivated locally. Rosada adapts to all onion growing regions with the exception of the coast having a sandy soil. It is suitable for transplanting, direct sowing and multi-seeded planting technique.