This year’s Washington State University (WSU) Onion Cultivar Trial includes 51 cultivars and lines from 8 different seed companies to compare and contrast under Columbia Basin growing conditions.
Due to COVID social distancing policies, it will be a self-guided tour.
The onion cultivar trial will be open for viewing from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Aug. 25, 26, and 27.
Signs, a plot map, and other information will be available on-site to help attendees navigate the trial. There will not be toilets or washing facilities on site, so please plan accordingly.
A courtesy phone call or email to notify Tim and/or Carrie when you plan to visit the trial would be appreciated (see contact information below).
Carrie H. Wohleb
WSU Grant-Adams Extension
Tel: (509) 707-3510 or cwohleb@wsu.edu
Tim Waters
WSU Benton-Franklin Extension
Tel: (509) 545-3511 or twaters@wsu.edu
The following onion seed companies are trial participants:
American Takii, Inc.
BASF Nunhems
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
Crookham Company
Enza Zaden
Hazera Seeds
Sakata Seed, Inc.
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Directions from US 12:
- Take the exit towards Kahlotus
- Continue on the Pasco Kahlotus Rd. (heading east) for about 12 miles.
- Turn left onto the farm road (it will be about 1 mile beyond the CSS Farms offices, and before the Pasco Kahlotus Rd. takes a sharp right).
- The WSU Onion Cultivar Trial is on the north end of the center pivot (wiper).
