Maximizing Onion Bulb Dry Matter Content
Bulbs should be sufficiently dry for the fresh market.
Onion and Garlic Quality
It is particularly important to ensure that environmental and growth constraints do not limit onion and garlic bulb yield, and thereby quality. Taste and pungency are important elements to determine the quality of onions and garlic crops. Fertilizer programs based on crops development and nutrient needs are key to influence both yield and quality.
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Improving Onion Bulb Firmness
Firmness is a critical characteristic of onion and garlic crops, particularly in dry bulb onions which are stored for long periods.
Managing Taste and Pungency of Onion Bulbs
Taste and pungency of onions and garlic are key quality characteristics of these crops.
Improving Onion Skin Appearance and Condition
The strength of the onion and garlic skin is important to help keeping diseases and storage problems away.
Reducing Onion Neck Thickness
An adequate dimension of the onion neck will prevent invasion of diseases.
Improving Onion Storage Quality
An appropriate crop nutrition can help to maintain the storage quality of crops.