| Growing area | : | Latitude 40º-50º: south australia, new zealand, south africa (cape), europe |
| Market aim | : | Storage market and export |
| Day length | : | Early long day |
| Storability | : | Long (5-7 months) |
| Sowing period | : | South hem: late aug-early oct, north hem: feb-early apr (a few weeks earlier if by transplant seedlings) |
| Harvest period | : | Approx 18-30 weeks after seeding, south hem: feb-mch, north hem: jul-sep |
| Shape | : | Globe to slightly elongated |
| Size | : | Medium to large (70-110 mm), depending on seasonal factors, sow date and location |
An Early Long Day brown hybrid with a high yield potential and a large bulb size. Helenas has shown good partial resistance to Pink Root and Downy Mildew. Suitable for export to premium markets.