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    KALUNGA PLUS

    YELLOW ONION

    OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
     Specifically bred for Zimbabwe and Africa
     Early maturing
     Long storage
     Short-day onion

    Onion Kalunga PLUS is proudly bred by Avanos Seeds, in and for Zimbabwe. It is an early maturing short-
    day onion with an excellent yield potential. The bulbs are very uniform, firm and have a round shape with
    attractive medium dark yellow scales. Kalunga PLUS is widely adapted, has high tolerance to Downy Mildew
    and has excellent storage ability. The percentage of medium to large sized first grade bulbs is high.
    Kalunga PLUS is well suited for growing from seedlings. Kalunga PLUS may bolt if sown and transplanted
    early in the season. It is best grown for production of dried bulbs.

    CHARACTERISTIC KALUNGA PLUS


    KIND Onion (Allium cepa L.)
    TYPE Short-day onion
    SOWING TIME MID-APRIL TO MID-MAY, high risk of bolting for early sowing
    DAYS TO MATURITY 90 – 110 days from transplanting
    BULB COLOUR Medium yellow
    FLESH COLOUR White
    OUTER SCALES Applying proper curing methods will enhance development and
    firmness of outer scales
    BULB SIZE Medium 130-160g depending on plant population/ fertilizer rates
    NECK SIZE Thin
    FLAVOUR Slightly pungent
    BULB SHAPE, UNIFORMITY Round and very uniform
    LEAF GROWTH HABIT, COLOUR Upright, medium dark green
    SEED RATE/HA 4-5kg
    PLANT SPACING 7 cm x 15-20 cm
    BOLTING TOLERANCE Good, with due regard to planting date. Suited to late planting
    FIRMNESS Firm within the short-day onion range
    MARKETS / END USE Fresh market Green Bunch and Dry Onions
    POTENTIAL YIELD/HA 50 – 65mt (fresh weight)
    STORAGE Excellent storage under ambient conditions, up to 6 months
    PLANT POPULATION/HA 650 000 – 850 000 plants
    DISEASE Excellent field tolerance to Downy Mildew and Purple Blotch
    FERTILISATION GUIDE Basal fertilizer: 800 -1000 kg/ha of Compound C or Vegetable Blend.
    Top: 30kg of Calcium Nitrate applied at 3, 5, 7 & 9 weeks. NOTE:
    This is general recommendation hence soil test should be done for
    correct fertilizer types and rates.

    DISCLAIMER: This information is based on our observations and/or information from other sources. As crop performance depends on the interaction between the genetic potential of the seed,
    its physiological characteristics, and the environment, including management, we give no warranty express or implied, for the performance of crops relative to the information given nor do we
    accept any liability for any loss, direct or consequential, that may arise from whatsoever cause. Please read the Avanos Seeds Conditions of Sale before ordering seed.

    Avanos Seeds
    52 Alpes Road Vainona, Harare, Zimbabwe.
    Phone: +263 242 884707 / +263 242 885 100.
    Cell/WhatsApp: +263 772 572 634.
    Email: [email protected]: www.avanosseeds.com
    Facebook Page: Avanos-Seeds

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