Red Creole Onion – High-Yield, Market-Ready Variety Now Available at Home Harvest

At Home Harvest, we are committed to supplying farmers with top-quality seeds that guarantee excellent productivity and profitability. We are excited to announce that we now have the Red Creole Onion — a reliable, high-performing onion variety that is perfectly suited for commercial farming in East Africa.

Why Choose Red Creole Onion?

The Red Creole Onion has earned the trust of farmers and consumers alike for its outstanding qualities:

1. Deep Red Bulbs & Strong Pungency – Attractive, richly colored bulbs with a sharp onion flavor.
2. Maturity: 140 days – suitable for planning long-season crops.
3. High Yield: 18–20 tons per acre under proper management.
4. Seed Rate: 1000 g per acre.
5. Shelf Life: 2.5–3 months, giving farmers extended marketing time.
6. Spacing: 5 cm x 10 cm for optimal growth and bulb development.

This variety is ideal for commercial farmers who want both quantity and quality, making it one of the best red onion choices for local and regional markets.

Agronomic Guide for Success

Soil & Climate

1. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils with pH 6.0–7.5.
2. Performs well in warm to hot climates, making it suitable for many regions in Uganda and beyond.

Planting

1. Seedlings: Raise in a nursery for 6–8 weeks before transplanting.
2. Spacing: 5 cm within rows, 20–30 cm between rows.
3. Fertilizer: Apply balanced NPK with more nitrogen early for leaf development and reduce nitrogen as bulbs mature.

Crop Management

1. Irrigation: Maintain consistent moisture during growth; reduce watering at maturity to encourage proper curing.
2. Pest Control: Monitor and manage thrips and onion flies.
3. Disease Management: Rotate crops, avoid planting onions in the same field every season, and ensure proper field drainage.

Harvesting & Storage

1. Harvest when about 50% of the leaves bend and dry.
2. Cure bulbs for 2–4 weeks in a well-ventilated area until necks and skins are dry.
3. Store in mesh bags or crates in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place for longer shelf life.

The Business Advantage

Farmers who plant Red Creole Onion benefit from:

✔️ High yields of up to 20 tons per acre.

✔️ Extended shelf life (2.5–3 months) for reduced losses.

✔️ Excellent market demand thanks to its deep red color and pungent flavor.

✔️ Profitability for both smallholder and large-scale farmers.

Get Your Seeds Today

You can now order Red Creole Onion seeds directly from Home Harvest. Visit any of our branches for expert guidance and purchase:

📍 Head Office

Block 101, Plot 942, Namugongo-Seeta Rd, Goma

📍 Retail Shop

Kings Way Plaza, Shop No. G9, Container Village, Nakivubo Rd

📍 Kotido Branch

Kotido Municipality, Longoromit Road, Adevento House

📞 Call Us: +256 392 236482 | +256 704 141827

📧 Email: info@homeharvest.co.ug

We are available during business hours and respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.

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