BASF Rolls Out Three New Onion Varieties From Idaho Facility

Earlier this year, Nunhems, the vegetable seed business of BASF, announced the introduction of three new short-day onion varieties: Adhora, Rosefire and Isidea.  Kaitlyn O’Neal with BASF noted these varieties will address many of the needs of farmers in Georgia, Texas and California by providing superior quality and uniformity.  That uniformity she added means farmers may experience less waste.

O'Neal said these varieties may be targeted for southern farmers but were developed right here in the Northwest.

“All of our onion seed that is grown around the world, whether it's for short days or long days or intermediate days, it all goes through Parma, through our facility there, and is processed," O'Neal said.  "It's shipped there and from there to everywhere in the world. And so, while these onion varieties might not specifically be grown in Idaho or Washington, they are, we are bringing that impact by having it go through our Idaho facility.”

O’Neal added BASF worked on these three varieties for over a decade. Here is how each of the new varieties stack up:

• Adhora, a standout yellow onion designed for Vidalia, Ga., and Texas, is characterized by its early maturity, excellent yield potential and distinctive sweet flavor. Its reliable Granex shape and market quality make it a top choice for growers looking for competitive advantage.  

• Rosefire is a short-day red onion developed for farmers in California and Texas. It boasts improved bolting tolerance and superior leaf health, maintaining high uniformity and enhancing market appeal with its consistent performance.  

• Isidea is a short-day white onion for farmers in Mexico and Texas with early maturity and robust disease resistance. By providing consistent bulb size and superior color, it aids farmers in reducing variability while offering high yield potential. 

 Visit Nunhems' Website to learn more.

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