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Stage specific Ultrasol® Cebolla formulas in Mexico triple profit by increasing proportion of large size onions from 46% to 66%
Onion is a major crop in 10 states in Mexico. The demonstration trial was conducted in the state of Morelos, where 5000 ha of onion is grown, with an average yield of 30 MT/ha, and 20% produced for export. The trial was carried out by Alinne Palacios, agronomist of SQM Mexico, zone, with a producer in Tepalcingo, Morelos. In the farmers field, 1 ha was kept under farmer’s nutritional management, and on 1 ha SQM’s programme was applied, including the two stage specific Ultrasol Cebolla formulas. The yield and profit increased considerably with application of SQM’s programme compared to the farmer’s practice: • 7% higher total yield. • The proportion of large and colossal size class increased from 46% to 66%. • 50% lower post-harvest weight loss after 21 days of storage. • 3x higher profit with only 5% higher production costs.
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