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Despina
Onion
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Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Maturation Period
170 -180 days
Harvest Method
Mechanized
About product
A high-yielding hybrid optimized for mechanized harvesting and long-term storage of up to 7 months.
Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Maturation Period
170 -180 days
Harvest Method
Mechanized
Description
Efficiency and Scale: The Despina Onion Advantage
The 'Despina' onion hybrid, developed by Takii Europe B.V., is engineered for large-scale commercial farming where efficiency and post-harvest performance are paramount. As a long-day variety, it is designed for growers who require a robust, uniform crop capable of high yields and extended shelf-life, reaching its peak in the 170–180 day maturity window.
Agronomic Performance and Mechanization
The core advantage of Despina lies in its suitability for industrial-scale operations. With a yield potential of 70–90 tons per hectare, it is a powerhouse for intensive agriculture. The hybrid features a solid, intense brown skin that acts as a protective layer, essential for modern mechanized harvesting, significantly reducing mechanical damage during the extraction and sorting processes.
Key features for production managers:
- Uniformity: Its flat to round-cuboid bulb shape is perfectly suited for automated grading and netting lines.
- Shelf-Life: Capable of storing for 6–7 months, providing growers with the market flexibility to time their sales for peak demand.
- Market Quality: The crisp, white interior quality remains consistent, making it highly desirable for both retail and wholesale markets.
For those looking to optimize their operation with a reliable, late-maturing hybrid, Despina offers the consistency required to manage risk and ensure quality product delivery throughout the winter months.
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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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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
170 -180 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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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. |
70 - 90 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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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. |
6 - 7 months |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | TAKII EUROPE B V |
| Originator | Takii & |
| Originator | Takii & |
| Patent holder | TAKII EUROPE B V |
| Country | Netherlands |
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