VELINA

Reliable long-day crop performance

The Velina variety is a specialized selection focused on regions where the daylight hours reach peak intensity. Developed by experts at the Federal Research Center for Vegetable Growing, this onion variety requires strict adherence to agronomic practices, as it is a mid-late crop with a vegetation period ranging from 150 to 160 days.

Bulb characteristics

• The marketable bulb mass typically ranges from 90 to 110 grams, making it an excellent choice for both household culinary use and the HoReCa sector.
• The bulb features a classic rounded shape, which is highly convenient for mechanized cleaning and long-term storage.
• A dense structure of scales provides high resistance to mechanical stress during transportation.

The core strength of this variety is its adaptation to climatic conditions typical of long-day zones. Unlike many southern hybrids, Velina is less prone to bolting when sown at the correct time, effectively accumulating mass during the intense summer sun. However, its long ripening period is the critical factor: the crop requires a full vegetation cycle, making it unsuitable for regions with short northern summers or early autumn frosts.

Who is this variety for?

For farms aiming to produce high-quality onions for storage through the second half of winter, Velina offers predictable results. While it lacks the 'explosive' early growth of some hybrids, it compensates with consistent ripening and the bulb density required for long-term warehouse storage. When selecting Velina, it is essential to ensure high-quality irrigation and timely fertilization, particularly during the intensive bulb-forming phase.