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AK-1
Onion
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Type
Onion
By day length
Short Day
Direction
Salad
Yield
Up to 50 tons/ha
Prices in stores
from83.2 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
A high-yielding salad onion designed for early-season markets with mild taste and professional-grade uniformity.
Type
Onion
By day length
Short Day
Direction
Salad
Yield
Up to 50 tons/ha
Description
Field Experience with AK-1 Hybrid
Working with genetics from Bayram Tohum, it is clear that their focus is on early harvest performance. AK-1 is a typical short-day onion, ideally suited for southern regions where rapid development is key to profitability. In the field, the crop is consistent, showing uniform germination and reliable response to standard agronomic practices.
Bulb Characteristics and Yield Potential
This variety is specifically designed for the salad onion market. Its round shape and mild flavor profile make it a preferred choice for fresh produce suppliers. Based on field observations, the key specs are:
- Appearance: Light brown outer skin with a clean, white, succulent flesh.
- Yield: Capable of producing up to 50 tons per hectare under optimal conditions.
- Dry Matter: Up to 10%, ensuring the soft texture and mild taste expected from a premium salad onion.
Storage and Logistics
It is critical to manage expectations regarding shelf life: AK-1 is not intended for long-term winter storage. It has a shelf life of 2 to 3 months. For our operations, this means timing the harvest with a direct-to-market strategy. It is the perfect tool for producers who need to clear their inventory quickly after harvest to capitalize on early-season market gaps. By planning the supply chain effectively, farmers can maximize the value of this variety before mid-season bulk onions flood the market.
Crop & resistance
Crop
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Type
Type
Galia (Galia) type — relatively new, of Israeli origin, although there are indications that this variety may originate from Spain. The fruits of this type are round or oval, weighing about 1 kg. The surface is smooth, covered with a delicate, connected netting, turning yellow whe... |
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By day length
By day length
Onion is very sensitive to day length, so it is very important not to delay sowing and to cultivate varieties and hybrids appropriate for the day length, previously tested in this zone. Growing hybrids not intended for this zone can significantly affect yield, possibly causing pr... |
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Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
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Yield
Yield
Overall bulb harvest per unit area. Depends on both onion variety characteristics and agronomic practices, fertilizers, and irrigation. Under optimal growing conditions, an onion yield of 100 tons per hectare and above is not considered record-breaking. |
Up to 50 tons/ha |
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Onion bulb; color
Onion bulb; color
Distinguish two main colors of the onion bulb in cross-section. Specifically, white (possibly greenish-white) and red (pink) color. |
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Cormus; shape
Cormus; shape
The shape of corms is quite diverse and can be flattened, round, and elongated. |
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| Dry Matter Content | Up to 10% |
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Storage
Storage
Depending on the variety characteristics, the storage period for heads may vary from one month for early varieties to eight months for late cabbage varieties. |
2 - 3 months |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | BAYRAM TOHUM |
| Country | Republic of Türkiye |
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