Caledon Globe is a long-day onion variety bred for cooler climates and highland regions. It produces large, round bulbs with tight scales, a medium-thick neck, and dark green foliage. The bulbs have a pungent flavor, making them suitable for a wide range of culinary uses. With a development period of approximately 210 days, this variety offers excellent storability and uniform bulb formation. Seeds are chemically treated with Thiram and hermetically sealed for seasonal freshness. Not intended for food, feed, or processing.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
| Feature | Description |
| Product Name | Onion Caledon Globe |
| Botanical Name | Allium cepa |
| Type | Long-day, open-pollinated |
| Bulb Shape | Globe to round |
| Bulb Color | Medium brown exterior, creamy white interior |
| Flavor | Pungent |
| Germination Time | 10–12 days |
| Maturity | ± 210 days |
| Sowing Depth | 1–2 cm |
| Spacing | 8 cm between plants × 20 cm between rows |
| Light Requirement | Full sun to semi-shade |
| Sowing Method | Tray or direct |
| Moisture Requirement | Keep soil moist |
| Seed Treatment | Thiram 80WG + D-Red |
| Packaging | 8 g, hermetically sealed |
| Supplier | Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd |
| Customer Service | 0860 782 753 (SA), +27 11 748 3588 (Intl) |
| Website | Starke Ayres Caledon Globe |
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