Onion Kornet

Focusing on Early Harvest and Marketability

For growers targeting the fresh market, the 'Kornet' onion variety by PP 'Agrosvit' is a strategic tool for rapid crop rotation. With a vegetation period of up to 90 days, this variety allows fields to be cleared for secondary planting by mid-summer, which is essential for intensive farming operations.

Agronomic Advantages

• Crop Protection: Genetic resistance to downy mildew (peronosporosis) and root rot significantly cuts fungicide costs. This makes the variety an excellent choice for farms aiming to reduce pesticide usage.
• Efficiency: The flat-round bulb shape and firm outer scales are perfect for mechanized harvesting. This lowers labor costs and minimizes mechanical damage during sorting and packaging.
• Market Demand: White salad onions are consistently in demand within the HoReCa segment. With a milder flavor than golden varieties, they are a staple ingredient for fresh salads and gourmet cooking.

Practical Application

Kornet performs best under drip irrigation. When following optimal agronomic practices, yields can reach 50 tons per hectare. Given the storage life of 3–4 months, the most profitable sales strategy is to move the product immediately after harvest and through the early autumn months. It is an ideal 'fast' crop for producers focused on quick market turnaround rather than long-term warehouse storage.