Montana

Premium Salad Onion: The «Montana» Advantage

The «Montana» variety, developed by Pratek Tarim Gida Nak. Ins. Sti., represents a strategic choice for professional onion growers aiming for high output and consistent market quality. Designed specifically for the salad market, this onion combines excellent culinary characteristics with robust agronomic traits.

Resilience and Field Performance

Managing disease pressure is a major challenge in onion production, but «Montana» offers a significant advantage. Its genetic resilience to downy mildew and onion flies allows farmers to significantly reduce their reliance on chemical crop protection. The variety also shows high tolerance to powdery mildew and various types of rot, which is essential for maintaining post-harvest quality and preventing losses during storage.

Key Specifications

• Growth Cycle: Matures in 90 to 100 days, providing flexibility in harvesting schedules.
• Yield Potential: With proper soil management and irrigation, the yield reaches an impressive 50–70 tons per hectare.
• Bulb Quality: The bulbs are characterized by an oval-cuboid or ellipsoid shape, with a weight ranging from 90 to 120 grams. The combination of white flesh and bronze-yellow skin makes for a visually appealing, professional-grade product.

Field Application

«Montana» is engineered for commercial agricultural operations where uniformity is key. The shape and size consistency allow for efficient mechanical harvesting, cleaning, and packing. For farms focused on maximizing productivity per hectare, the combination of high yield potential and strong health profile makes the «Montana» onion a reliable asset. It effectively lowers the risk of crop failure while meeting the quality requirements of premium produce buyers.