Onion Argent

Focus on White Excellence: The Potential of Argent

For agricultural enterprises targeting the fresh market and food processing industry, the "Argent" onion from Turkish breeder Eyup Aksut (Pratek Tarim brand) offers a high-tech solution for achieving maximum yields. The key feature of this variety is the rare combination of early maturity and exceptional long-term storage capacity, which is a significant advantage for white salad onions.

Agronomic Profile and Yield

The variety demonstrates a yield potential exceeding 100 tons per hectare. Under intensive irrigation and proper planting density, this allows for a substantial increase in profitability per hectare. With a vegetative period of up to 90 days, Argent is classified as a mid-early variety, making it perfectly suited for staggered production schedules: it can be grown both for immediate sale after harvest and for long-term storage.

Storage and Market Strategy

A critical parameter of Argent is its shelf life. White onions are traditionally considered a delicate crop prone to rapid wilting or loss of commercial appeal. However, Argent maintains its quality for 9–10 months. This allows producers to avoid selling during the peak harvest season when prices are low and instead wait for market windows when there is a supply shortage of premium white onions.

• Type: bulb onion, salad variety.
• Color: snowy white skin and succulent flesh.
• Shape: perfectly round, simplifying mechanized sorting and packaging processes.
• Application: ideal for the HoReCa segment, supermarket retail chains, and industrial processing.

Choosing this variety is a strategic move for professional growers looking for the perfect balance between a short growth cycle and high-quality storage, ensuring market control almost year-round.