Onion Alba

Maximizing Yield and Marketability

The «Alba» variety, developed by the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing, is a professional-grade solution for producers focused on stable, high-volume harvests. With potential yields exceeding 100 tons per hectare, this variety stands out as a highly efficient option for intensive vegetable production.

Field Application and Operational Strategy

The 90–100 day maturation cycle allows for precise crop scheduling and efficient harvest management. Specifically optimized for manual harvesting, «Alba» is the preferred choice for farms that prioritize minimal mechanical damage and high visual quality, ensuring that the bulbs maintain their market-leading aesthetic appeal from field to shelf.

• Uniformity and Grading: The variety produces consistently rounded bulbs weighing between 90 and 140 grams. This high level of uniformity significantly reduces labor costs during post-harvest sorting and packaging.
• Market Appeal: Featuring a clean, white internal structure and an attractive light-brown skin, these bulbs meet the strict visual standards required by modern retail chains and wholesale markets.
• Agricultural Management: Although categorized within the chive (Allium schoenoprasum) type, «Alba» is specifically bred to form robust, high-mass bulbs, requiring standard intensive irrigation and fertility management for optimal results.

By eliminating the need for heavy, expensive harvesting machinery, «Alba» allows managers to focus their capital on irrigation and crop protection, directly improving the return on investment. It is an ideal variety for operations seeking to balance high tonnage with superior individual bulb quality.