Onion Seeds
Onion: High-Yielding Varieties for Fresh and Processing Markets
Syngenta offers leading Short Day onion varieties developed for superior performance in Kenya's diverse growing conditions, meeting the needs of both the fresh and processing markets.
New Onion Variety
Long-Day Onion
High-Quality Plant and Bulb
Varieties Offered
Our portfolio of short-day onions includes varieties recognized for their consistent performance and adaptability across various Kenyan growing regions.
The Syngenta Onion Advantage
We provide the traits that drive success, from the field to the storage shed:
- High-Yielding: Bred for exceptional yield potential, maximizing tonnage and grower profitability.
- Excellent Bulb Quality: Prioritizing uniform shape, appealing color, and high firmness for fresh markets and efficient processing.
- Disease Resistance: Incorporates strong resistance packages against common pathogens, ensuring stable yields and crop security.
- Long Shelf Life: Allows growers to manage inventory carefully and access markets when conditions are optimal, securing better prices.
Our Market-Driven Onion Portfolio
Kenya’s onion market demands versatile and resilient varieties, and Syngenta delivers genetics designed for maximum profitability. Our Short Day onion portfolio is tailored to the region’s climate and photoperiod, giving growers the flexibility to harvest, store, and sell when prices are best. With strong performance and superior quality, Syngenta onions are the preferred choice for high-volume, quality-driven production.
Agronomic Insights for Onion Success in Kenya
To maximize yield, quality, and storage life of your Syngenta onion crop:
- Variety Timing: Use our Short Day varieties within the correct planting windows suited for the Kenyan latitude.
- Soil & Water: Require well-drained soil. Taper off consistent irrigation gradually as bulbs mature to encourage neck curing and storage life.
- Nutrition: Ensure adequate Potassium and Calcium for bulb firmness and quality, supporting high yields.
- Curing: Proper curing is critical for activating long shelf life. Harvest when 50–80% of the tops have fallen, ensuring sufficient drying time.
