Moeraki* Open Pollinated

Outstanding Qualities

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

Moeraki* is an improved selection of the traditional RPLK onion. The variety is very adaptable and slow to bolt. Moeraki* has well formed skins with superior quality suitable for the export market. Moeraki* is a long storage onion with a potential of 8 to 10 months under ambient conditions. Moeraki* is suitable for direct sowing and transplant of seedlings.

 

Special Varietal Requirements

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