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Stable Yield and Storage Potential: Why Growers Choose "Marco"

In the long-day onion segment, Israeli breeding from Hazera traditionally sets quality standards, and "Marco" is a prime example of this school. This hybrid is designed for those who view vegetable farming not as a gamble, but as a business with predictable outcomes. The key feature of "Marco" lies in its precise balance between productivity and shelf life.

Agronomic Profile

With a growing period of 110–115 days, this onion fits perfectly into the cultivation cycles of operations aimed at marketing produce after the early varieties have left the market. The round bulb, weighing 100–150 grams, possesses a classic bronze-yellow hue, ensuring the premium commercial appearance highly valued in retail.

Advantages for Intensive Production

• Efficiency: The hybrid is adapted for mechanized harvesting, which is critical for large-scale farms aiming to minimize labor costs and risks of crop damage.
• Storage Life: The ability to maintain quality for 6 to 8 months makes it a favorite for vegetable storage facilities. You minimize losses during grading and sorting.
• Recommended Density: An optimal seeding density of 0.8–1 million plants per hectare allows for precise control of bulb size, avoiding undersized or oversized "non-marketable" produce.

Who Is This Hybrid Best For?

"Marco" is an optimal choice for farms with well-established irrigation and mineral nutrition protocols. Unlike some temperamental novelties, this onion demonstrates a predictable response to agronomic operations. It does not require niche conditions, but fully unlocks its potential in fertile soils with sufficient moisture. If your strategy is to enter the market during the winter-spring period, when high-quality onions are in short supply, this hybrid provides the necessary durability and high marketable output.