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Monastrell is an intermediate day onion that boasts high quality, single-centered bulbs. Plants are upright and strong against disease. Monastrell has an impressively dark red color and a round to slightly flat shape. Bulbs are uniform and resistant to sunscald in the field. Interiors have excellent internal ring color development. This variety matures slightly later than Cabernet and is larger in size, averaging 3.5-4.0 in. (8.9-10.2 cm). Recommended for fresh market, bulbs will store 4-6 months.
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