Makita* Open Pollinated

Outstanding Qualities

• Intermediate day onion
• Early to mid season variety
• Golden brown skin colour
• Long storage potential of 8 to 10 months

Makita* is an improved selection of the traditional EPLK onion. Improved characteristics include better uniformity, firmness and tolerance to bulb and foliar diseases. Makita* has golden brown skin with superior quality suitable for the export market. Makita* is a long storage onion with a potential of 8 to 10 months under ambient conditions. Makita* is suitable for direct sowing and transplant of seedlings.

Special Varietal Requirements

• Makita* should only be planted in latitudes of 30 – 34 degrees in South Africa
• Contact area representative for a local sowing guide