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Onion Storage Trials - Sortable Database

Below are listed the types of onions tested in recent years by the Vegetable Program at the University of Saskatchewan. Click the onion type to be taken to its specific database.

Each column in the database tables can be sorted by clicking on the heading (ie. one click will sort the column in ascending order, two clicks will sort in descending order).

Onions (bulbing and bunching) are also grown and evaluated for yield and characteristics other than storability. See Onion Variety Trials

Post-harvest handling and storage tips for onions


Yellow Onions

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended onion varieties

Download PDF of trials: 2007 - 2006 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 Spanish - 1995


 

White Onions

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended onion varieties

Download PDF of trials: 2006 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 Spanish - 1995


 

Red Onions

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended onion varieties

Download PDF of trials: 2006 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 Spanish - 1995


 

Spanish Onions

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended onion varieties

Download PDF of trials:2008 - 2006 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 Spanish - 1995


Explanation of rating system

  • *** Previously recommended varieties:
  • Overall rating:
  • 1 - poor
  • 5 - excellent
  • Storage Conditions:
  • 0°C, 80% R.H.
  • Mold Severity:
  • 1 - Minimal
  • 5 - Severe
  • Firmness:
  • 1 - Very soft
  • 5 - Very firm
  • Scale loss:
  • 1 - None
  • 5 - Excessive
  • Scale loss, % sprouting, and firmness based on observations made at 8 months.
  • --- Data not available
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