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Hestia


Growing area:Latitude 30º-40º: south australia, tasmania, south africa (cape), middle east (storage); usa (storage), south europe
Market aim:Storage market and early export
Day length:Mid intermediate day
Storability:Medium to long (4-6 months)
Sowing period:South hem: jul-aug, north hem: jan-feb (a few weeks earlier if by transplant seedlings)
Harvest period:Approx 24-28 weeks after seeding, south hem: jan-feb, north hem: jul-aug
Shape:Globe, slightly flattened globe
Size:Medium large (60-90 mm), depending on seasonal factors, sow date and location

Mid Intermediate white storage onion which has vigorous plant growth resulting in very white bulbs with excellent skin retention and storage life. In the field, it has shown superior intermediate resistance to Downy Mildew compared to many other varieties in its maturity class. Ideally suited as an early export onion.