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Sputnik
Onion
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Type
Onion
Maturation Period
100 - 110 days
Yield
50 - 70 tons/ha
Cormus; shape
Flat
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Sputnik Onion is a mid-season variety of bulb onion with a vegetative period of 105-110 days, grown as an annual crop from seeds and seedlings. The bulbs of this variety are small-bulbed, flat, with a strong waxy coating and dry yellow scales. They have a semi-sharp taste and a weight ranging from 70 to 120 grams, making them convenient for various culinary applications.The yield of the Sputnik va…
Type
Onion
Maturation Period
100 - 110 days
Yield
50 - 70 tons/ha
Cormus; shape
Flat
Description
Sputnik Onion is a mid-season variety of bulb onion with a vegetative period of 105-110 days, grown as an annual crop from seeds and seedlings. The bulbs of this variety are small-bulbed, flat, with a strong waxy coating and dry yellow scales. They have a semi-sharp taste and a weight ranging from 70 to 120 grams, making them convenient for various culinary applications.
The yield of the Sputnik variety ranges from 4.0 to 6.0 kg per square meter, indicating high productivity with proper care. The onion is characterized by excellent storability — up to 9-10 months, allowing long-term storage of the harvest without quality loss. Additionally, the variety is resistant to downy mildew, enhancing its reliability and reducing risks during cultivation.
For planting, it is recommended to use a sowing scheme of 20×5 cm for seeds and 25×8 cm for seedlings, which ensures optimal conditions for plant growth and development. Sputnik Onion is suitable for growing in various climatic conditions and is an excellent choice for those who value the combination of taste, yield, and disease resistance.
The yield of the Sputnik variety ranges from 4.0 to 6.0 kg per square meter, indicating high productivity with proper care. The onion is characterized by excellent storability — up to 9-10 months, allowing long-term storage of the harvest without quality loss. Additionally, the variety is resistant to downy mildew, enhancing its reliability and reducing risks during cultivation.
For planting, it is recommended to use a sowing scheme of 20×5 cm for seeds and 25×8 cm for seedlings, which ensures optimal conditions for plant growth and development. Sputnik Onion is suitable for growing in various climatic conditions and is an excellent choice for those who value the combination of taste, yield, and disease resistance.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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Type
Type
Galia (Galia) type — relatively new, of Israeli origin, although there are indications that this variety may originate from Spain. The fruits of this type are round or oval, weighing about 1 kg. The surface is smooth, covered with a delicate, connected netting, turning yellow whe... |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
100 - 110 days |
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Yield
Yield
Overall bulb harvest per unit area. Depends on both onion variety characteristics and agronomic practices, fertilizers, and irrigation. Under optimal growing conditions, an onion yield of 100 tons per hectare and above is not considered record-breaking. |
50 - 70 tons/ha |
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Cormus; shape
Cormus; shape
The shape of corms is quite diverse and can be flattened, round, and elongated. |
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Onion bulb; weight
Onion bulb; weight
The weight of an onion bulb can reach 500–800 grams at sparse planting. |
80 - 90 grams, 90 - 100 grams |
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Storage
Storage
Depending on the variety characteristics, the storage period for heads may vary from one month for early varieties to eight months for late cabbage varieties. |
9 - 10 months |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Originator | EDUCATIONAL-SCIENTIFIC CENTER 'VEGETABLE EXPERIMENTAL STATION' |
| Originator | Фгбну Федеральный Научный Центр Овощеводства - 531 |
| Originator | Ершов Иван Иванович |
| Originator | Vorobeva Adelaida Arkadevna |
| Originator | GRAShchENKOVA NATAL'Ya NIKOLAEVNA |
| Originator | Logunova Valentina Vladimirovna |
| Originator | OREHOVSKAYa MARIYa VASIL'EVNA |
| Originator | FGBNU 'FEDERAL'NYJ NAUChNYJ TSENTR OVOShchEVODSTVA' |
| Patent holder | EDUCATIONAL-SCIENTIFIC CENTER 'VEGETABLE EXPERIMENTAL STATION' |
| Patent holder | FGBNU 'FEDERAL'NYJ NAUChNYJ TSENTR OVOShchEVODSTVA' |
| Country | Russia |
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