Red Cornet F1 is a high-performing onion variety, ideal for farmers seeking high yields and quality bulbs. It is suited for various regions, thriving particularly well in warm seasons.
Red Cornet Onion is a premium onion seed variety known for its high yield, uniform growth, and vibrant red bulbs. At Kuza Agrochem, we provide Red Cornet Onion seeds to farmers seeking reliable, disease-resistant, and commercially profitable onion crops. This variety produces medium to large, firm, and flavorful bulbs, ideal for fresh consumption, culinary use, and market sales.
Red Cornet Onion thrives in diverse soil types and climatic conditions, offering vigorous growth, strong stems, and consistent bulb formation. By choosing Red Cornet Onion from Kuza Agrochem, farmers can achieve healthy crops, high-quality red bulbs, and improved marketability, ensuring profitability and productivity.
Key Features & Benefits
High Yield: Produces uniform, medium to large, market-ready bulbs.
Vibrant Red Color: Attractive bulbs suitable for fresh markets and culinary use.
Disease Resistant: Tolerant to common onion diseases for healthier crops.
Excellent Storage: Bulbs maintain firmness and quality for extended periods.
Adaptable Variety: Performs well in different soil types and climates.
Trusted Quality: Supplied by Kuza Agrochem, ensuring genuine and high-performing seeds.
Planting & Care Instructions
Sowing: Sow seeds in well-prepared seedbeds or nursery trays for optimal germination.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings when 8–10 cm tall to well-drained fields.
Spacing: Maintain recommended spacing to promote healthy bulb development and yield.
Watering & Fertilization: Ensure consistent irrigation and balanced nutrient application for vigorous growth.
Pest & Disease Management: Use recommended fungicides and insecticides from Kuza Agrochem to protect crops.
Storage & Safety Precautions
Store seeds in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Handle seeds carefully to maintain quality and germination potential.
Why Buy Red Cornet Onion from Kuza Agrochem?
✅ High-yielding and disease-resistant onion variety
✅ Produces uniform, firm, red bulbs with excellent storage quality
✅ Suitable for both small-scale and commercial farming
✅ Trusted and genuine seeds supplied by Kuza Agrochem
✅ Available at Kuza Agrochem, your reliable agro-input partner in Kenya
Additional Info
Product Type: Onion seeds
Variety: Red Cornet
Target Use: Vegetables, culinary, commercial production
Supplier: Kuza Agrochem – trusted agro-input supplier in Kenya
Crop Information:
- Growing Areas: Adaptable to many regions, performs best in warm seasons.
- Seed Rate: 1,000 - 1,500 grams per acre.
- Approximate Seeds per Gram: 300 seeds.
- Spacing:
- Between rows: 20 - 30 cm.
- Between plants: 5 - 10 cm.
Plant Features:
- Foliage Growth Attitude: Prostrate.
- Foliage Cracking: Strong.
Bulb Characteristics:
- Shape & Uniformity: Uniform globe shape.
- Firmness: Very firm with multiple scale leaves.
- Skin Color: Exceptional violet-red color.
- Fresh Color: Violet/white.
- Size: Medium to large.
Performance:
- Maturity: 85 - 90 days after transplanting.
- Yield Potential: 24 - 25 tons per acre.
- Disease Resistance: Notable field resistance to Pink Root Rot.
Uses:
- Culinary: Ideal for flavoring or as a side dish. Can be boiled, baked, grilled, fried, roasted, or eaten raw in salads.
- Health Benefits:
- Rich in vitamins B and C, minerals, fiber, carbs, and potassium.
- Provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Aids blood sugar regulation.
- Medicinal properties against heart disease and mouth sores.
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