Signum

Stable yields in a changing climate: The potential of Signum onion

For professional vegetable growers, choosing the right onion variety is always a search for the balance between storability and yield. The Czech breeding expertise from Moravoseed, embodied in the Signum variety, is tailored for farmers who refuse to compromise on quality for the sake of volume. Unlike many first-generation hybrids that require perfect conditions, Signum demonstrates high adaptability to stress factors typical of high-risk agricultural zones.

Key advantages

• Product uniformity: The variety forms bulbs of consistent shape, which significantly simplifies pre-sale preparation and increases the marketable output during mechanical harvesting.
• Skin quality: The dense outer scales possess high durability, which is critical for protecting the bulb from mechanical damage during storage and transportation.
• Maturation timing: Signum fits firmly into the mid-season segment, allowing farmers to effectively manage the harvesting schedule and minimize the risk of late autumn rains.

Who is this variety for?

This onion is an optimal choice for farms targeting the fresh produce market and long-term storage. Due to its genetically inherent resistance to major pathogens, Signum allows for a reduction in fungicide applications, which directly impacts production costs. Farmers planning to stock up their vegetable warehouses should consider this variety for its ability to maintain marketable quality well into late spring without losing density. However, it is important to remember that the variety requires adherence to optimal planting density, as excessive thickening can lead to a decrease in bulb caliber. This is a choice for those who prioritize reliability, predictability, and the quality of Czech breeding.