{"id":3752,"date":"2026-09-29T14:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedtech-sd.com\/?post_type=news&p=3752"},"modified":"2026-10-04T13:55:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:55:05","slug":"choosing-the-right-onion-variety","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/seedtech-sd.com\/en\/news\/choosing-the-right-onion-variety\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Onion Variety: When to Grow Karibou, Ares and Bafatim Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"

Onions earn the most when they reach the market at a time of short supply. That is why matching the variety to your planting date is the key to success, not yield alone.<\/p>\n

Karibou: For Early Market Entry<\/h2>\n

Karibou OP Onion<\/a> is a very early variety with an 85 \u2013 90 day cycle, suited to short-day regions. Sown in August, it can be harvested in December or January, reaching the market before the peak season. A flat, golden-red onion with a pungent flavor and medium storage capacity.<\/p>\n

Ares: For the Rainy Season<\/h2>\n

Ares onion<\/a> was developed specifically for the hot, humid season and withstands rainy conditions thanks to its strength and hardiness. It lets you sell outside the traditional season when demand is high. Its cycle is 90 \u2013 95 days, and it is best marketed soon after harvest as its storage life is short.<\/p>\n

Bafatim Tech: High Yields and Heat Tolerance<\/h2>\n

Bafatim Tech Onion<\/a> is a short-day variety that tolerates high temperatures and delivers high yields of deep purple, semi-flat onions with a thick skin. It is free of doubles and bolting and stores well in a ventilated place. Its cycle is 100 \u2013 110 days.<\/p>\n

Tips for a Successful Onion Crop<\/h2>\n