PNG13, a taro variety (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta) commonly known as ‘Arouille violette’, was introduced from the Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT), Fiji, in 2013. It is highly tolerant to taro leaf blight disease (TLB) caused by Phytophthora colocasiae and thrives best in humid and super-humid regions. PNG13 has a high yield potential comparable to the local variety. The corm is cylindrical with white flesh colour.
10243 is an early maturing yellow onion variety with high yield and suitable for fresh market. 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.
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.
Russet – A Short Day Hybrid Onion Variety
Russet is a dark red onion variety with very high yield potential and suitable for fresh market. The plants have a uniform fall over of leaves at maturity. The bulbs are globular, uniform, and firm. The yield is comparable to the currently recommended hybrid varieties that are cultivated locally.
