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Centaur
Onion
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Type
Onion
Direction
Salad
Maturation Period
100 - 110 days
Harvest Method
Mechanized
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from0.7 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
A productive salad-type onion with a bronze finish, optimized for mechanized harvesting.
Type
Onion
Direction
Salad
Maturation Period
100 - 110 days
Harvest Method
Mechanized
Description
A Reliable Choice for the Salad Segment
The 'Centaur' onion is a result of extensive breeding work by the Gavrish company and the VNIIISSOK institute. This variety has established itself as a reliable salad onion, specifically developed for fresh consumption and rapid market turnaround. Unlike pungent varieties intended for long-term winter storage, 'Centaur' prioritizes superior flavor profiles and commercial appeal during the peak harvest season.
Agronomic Profile
With a vegetation period of 100–110 days, this variety is well-suited for regions with temperate growing conditions. A key advantage of this model is its mechanical robustness: the bulbs are highly suitable for mechanized harvesting, which significantly reduces labor costs in commercial-scale production. The combination of a classic round shape and an attractive bronze skin color makes it a standout option for supermarket shelves and fresh produce markets.
Application and Market Positioning
As a salad-type onion, 'Centaur' is designed for immediate market needs rather than long-term stockpiling. With a shelf life of 2–3 months, agronomists recommend planning harvest and sales cycles to ensure the product reaches consumers before the onset of deep winter. It is an ideal variety for farms targeting early-to-mid season sales where visual quality and delicate taste are paramount.
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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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Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
100 - 110 days |
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Harvest Method
Harvest Method
Most existing onion varieties are harvested manually. This is because onion bulbs are very sensitive to mechanical damage. However, there are varieties whose bulbs have a hard consistency and are suitable for mechanical harvesting. |
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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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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 |
| Originator | Gavrish |
| Originator | VNIISSOK |
| Originator | Логунов Александр Николаевич |
| Originator | Научно-исследовательский институт селекции овощных культур |
| Originator | Гавриш Сергей Федорович |
| Country | Russia |
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