RED CREOLE

BOTANICAL NAME	Allium cepa L.
TYPE	Open pollinated
MATURITY TYPE	Short day
MATURITY IN DAYS	210 – 220
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS	Bulb: Shape	Thick flat to flat round
	Firmness	Moderate
	Exterior colour	Bright red to bronzy
	Interior colour	White with red inner scales
	Outer scales	Thin and fairly loose
	Basal plate size	Medium
	Leaf colour	Medium blue-green
	Neck size	Medium
	Flavour	Very pungent
	Storage quality	Fair to poor
	Market segment	Fresh market

Categories: Onion, Vegetables