ONION

Israel Onion Commercial Plots Report 2025

Over the past four years, Salicrop’s seed-enhancement technology has driven outstanding commercial success in Israel. Applied to BASF-Nunhems’ Volkana a variety under saline soils, Salicrop's enhancement, have consistently delivered higher yields, stronger plant vigor and more uniform bulb quality across large-scale, grower-managed plots.

This analysis presents a side-by-side comparison of Enhanced versus Un-Enhanced Seeds over multiple commercial seasons, quantifying improvements in boxes harvested, total weight, plot area, kilograms per dunam and the Enhanced/Un Enhanced yield ratio. By highlighting year-on-year performance gains, we demonstrate how Salicrop technology has become a proven value-add for onion growers, translating into tangible revenue uplift and repeat adoption across Israel’s desert production regions.

Four consecutive years, Same location

Across four consecutive seasons at the Yotveta field, in the desert, Salicrop-enhanced Volkana consistently surpassed the un-enhanced commercial standard in both yield and quality. Delivering 118% of the standard yield alongside a 28% uplift in premium-grade bulbs, these results underscore the clear agronomic and economic advantages of Salicrop’s seed-enhancement technology under saline stress.

2025 POC: First year, New Locations & New Variety Testing

VARIETIES

Both Volkana and Dulciana varieties were tested across locations with varying salinity levels.

VARIABLE PERFORMANCE

Performance varied significantly across locations - ranging from 108% yield increase to crop failure due to extreme conditions.

EXPANDING REACH

3 new commercial locations with Volkana and POC trials with Dulciana, demonstrating Salicrop's expansion to new farmers and areas.

Salicrop Technology Effectiveness

Uncover the breakthrough: Yotveta case study showcases Salicrop technology's prowess in boosting yields under high stress.

Optimal Performance

Maximum effectiveness in stress environments.

Variety-Specific Results

Performance varied significantly across locations - ranging from 108% yield increase to crop failure due to extreme conditions.

Salinity Tolerance

Enhanced adaptation to challenging soil conditions.

Conclusions and Recommendations

Salicrop technology demonstrates significant potential for commercial BAFT-Nunhems Volkana onion production in saline areas. The consistent performance improvements observed in Yotveta over four years provide strong evidence for the technology's long-term benefits.

Proven Effectiveness

Salicrop significantly enhances yields and quality in Volkana stress commercial plots, with multi-year data supporting consistent performance improvements.

Commercial Implementation

Scale up trials across diverse growing regions to validate performance under different environmental conditions and farming practices.

Economic Analysis

Unlock a 2,888 NIS additional income opportunity at Yotveta plot with a remarkable 1200% ROI.