Fakir — a mid-early variety of bulb onion with a vegetation period of 85 to 110 days, grown in one season. The plant’s leaves are green with a waxy coating, which helps protect against adverse conditions. The bulbs are round, dense, and large, weighing 130 to 170 grams. The outer scales have an attractive golden-yellow color, while the inner ones are white, juicy, thick, and crisp with a moderately sharp flavor. This variety has good storability, allowing the harvest to be stored for 3 to 5 months. Fakir is recommended for direct sowing of seeds into the soil or for cultivation via seedlings using the cassette method. Seeds should be sown as early as possible, at a depth of 1–1.5 cm. When using the seedling method, seeds are sown in cassettes, greenhouses, or rows, then transplanted to their final location. The sowing rate is 4–5 kg per hectare, with a plant population of approximately 0.8–1.2 million per hectare. The optimal row spacing is 30–45 cm, and within the row, 2.5–4.0 cm or 8.0–12.0 cm, depending on the desired product type. For drip irrigation, a 6–8-row planting is recommended with a density of 20–25 plants per linear meter and row spacing of 27 cm. Special attention should be paid to watering, as onions have a weak root system, and water deficiency can negatively affect yield. Relative humidity during germination and until bulb formation should be no less than 75–80%, and during bulb formation — around 70%. Maximum water consumption occurs during the intensive bulb growth phase until the beginning of leaf senescence. Harvesting is conducted after 80–90% of the leaves have wilted. The yield of the Fakir variety is 50–65 tons per hectare, making it attractive for professional cultivation and high-quality production.
