SV1049* F1 Hybrid Short Day Yellow Onion

OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

•  EARLY MATURING, SHORT DAY HYBRID
• OUTSTANDING GERMINATION RATE
• UNIFORM, GOOD QUALITY, FIRM BULBS
• RESISTANCE TO PINK ROOT AND FUSARIUM BASAL PLATE ROT

SV1049* is an early maturing, short day yellow onion.  SV1049* produces firm, uniform, globe-shaped bulbs with neat, firm necks. The variety has an excellent germination rate and can be planted at a lower planting density. SV1049* has very high resistance to common soil-borne pathogens that is the causal agent of Pink root and Fusarium basal rot.  SV1049* is suitable for direct seeding as well as seedling transplants.

SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS

• SV1049* has a vigorous root system – nitrogen-based fertilizers late in the growing season should be strictly managed.
• Contact a Sakata area representative for a local onion sowing guide.