Texas Grano is a medium to late maturing short day brown onion with an intermediate pink root (Pt) resistance. The bulbs are uniform and have a granex shape. The scales are yellow, delicate and smooth. Texas Grano is well suited for early sowings in areas with a mild incidence of pink root. Bulbs produced from transplants are much rounder than direct seeded bulbs. Texas Grano is a very high yielder and the bulbs have a refined neck. Texas Grano is suitable to most soil types.
Special varietal requirements:
Texas Grano is well suited for production from direct sowing and transplants. Grows longer than normal short day varieties, therefore need to apply follow-up fertiliser later than normal to ensure size and curing. Intermediate pink root resistance, widely adapted, high yield.
| Characteristic | Texas Grano Onion |
| Kind | Open pollinated onion (Allium cepa L.) |
| Type | Short day brown onion |
| Maturity | Medium to late |
| Bulb Shape | Granex |
| Bulb Size | Medium to large (influenced by plant population) |
| Bulb uniformity | Good |
| Neck Size | Thin |
| Firmness | Medium to firm |
| Bulb Colour | Yellow |
| Flesh Colour | White |
| Scale Retention | Delicate |
| Flavour | Mild |
| Leaf Growth Habitat | Upright |
| Leaf Colour | Dark green |
| Bolting Reaction | Slow (with due regard to planting date) |
| Disease Resistance | Intermediate resistance: Pyrenochaeta terrestris (Pt) |
| Average Seed Count | 250 – 350 seeds per gram |
| Population Guide | Final stand of 750 000 – 950 000 plants per ha |
| Seed Requirement | Direct sowing: 3.5 – 4.0 kg seed per ha. Transplants: 5.0 – 5.5 kg seed per ha. |
| Storage | Good |
| End Use | Fresh market and processing |
