- Topology: The land should be more or less flat and access to a source of water. Onion is a cool crop.
- Soil PH: Red coach F1 performs better within a PH 5.8-6.8. If the PH is below 5 apply calctic lime at the rate recommended by your soil test results
- Seed Rate: 1 kg of Red coach F1 is enough for one acre-mix them with the same amount of sand then fill farrows evenly with seed-sand mix when sowing.
Important Attributes of Red Coach F1:
1. Early maturing variety; 80-90 days from transplanting
2. It’s a mid-short day hybrid red bulb onion variety
3. It’s flattened globe shape bulb onion
4. Produces medium to large dark red bulbs
5. Very vigorous plant with strong root system which makes it ideal for hot growing conditions