American Takii’s newest onion variety, Rio del Sol, is moving closer to market. The company has acre trials out now and expects the variety to move a lot more next season. Seed will be available.
Rio del Sol is a short-day Grano-type onion with sizing mostly in the colossal to super colossal range with bulbs measuring about 3.5 to 4 inches and larger. The variety is highly adaptable and has mid-late maturity. It features strong tops, vigorous roots and medium necks, along with high field resistance to pink root, according to American Takii. The company adds that bulbs are firm with good skin retention, and center cuts are 85 percent and higher depending on the growing region.
