Bosko F1
Onion
SyngentaUser rating
6 votesAbout product
A high-yielding hybrid designed for industrial processing and efficient storage.
Description
Built for Industrial Processing
Bosco F1 from the Swiss breeder Syngenta is a yellow onion hybrid engineered specifically for commercial growers who prioritize high-volume production and processing efficiency. In an era where margin depends on consistency and yield per hectare, this hybrid stands out by providing a reliable link between the field and the processing plant.
Key Production Metrics
The standout feature of Bosco F1 is its massive yield potential, capable of exceeding 100 tonnes per hectare. Designed with modern agriculture in mind, the hybrid is perfectly suited for mechanized harvesting, although it performs equally well under manual picking conditions. This flexibility ensures that regardless of your farm's technological setup, you can manage harvest timelines effectively.
- Maturity: 120–130 days, offering a predictable schedule for your logistics.
- Storage: Keeps its market quality for 6–7 months, providing a competitive edge in market timing.
- Dry Matter: With 13–15% dry matter content, it is an excellent candidate for dehydration and industrial food processing.
Agronomic Resilience
Syngenta’s breeding program for Bosco F1 focuses on biological security. The hybrid displays strong resistance to pink root rot, which is a major benefit in fields with high pathogen pressure. It also shows a solid defensive profile against Alternaria, allowing growers to manage their fungicide programs more efficiently without compromising the crop. Visually, the bulbs are uniform, round, and feature an attractive deep brown skin, while maintaining a firm white interior structure.
Why choose Bosco F1?
Bosco F1 is the optimal choice for large-scale operations supplying the processing industry or wholesale markets. Its combination of high tonnage, machine-harvest capabilities, and long-term storage viability makes it a professional-grade asset that yields predictable results for those managing intensive farming cycles.
Video · 2 videos
Suggest a video →Crop & resistance
Crop
Disease resistance
Specifications hover over for a hint about the specification
|
Type
Type
Galia (Galia) type — relatively new, of Israeli origin, although there are indications that this variety may originate from Spain. The fruits of this type are round or oval, weighing about 1 kg. The surface is smooth, covered with a delicate, connected netting, turning yellow whe... |
|
|---|---|
|
Onion bulb; color
Onion bulb; color
Distinguish two main colors of the onion bulb in cross-section. Specifically, white (possibly greenish-white) and red (pink) color. |
|
|
Cormus; shape
Cormus; shape
The shape of corms is quite diverse and can be flattened, round, and elongated. |
|
|
Storage
Storage
Depending on the variety characteristics, the storage period for heads may vary from one month for early varieties to eight months for late cabbage varieties. |
6 - 7 months |
| Dry Matter Content | 13 - 15% |
| Onion bulb; skin color | |
|
Yield
Yield
Overall bulb harvest per unit area. Depends on both onion variety characteristics and agronomic practices, fertilizers, and irrigation. Under optimal growing conditions, an onion yield of 100 tons per hectare and above is not considered record-breaking. |
More than 100 tons/ha |
|
Harvest Method
Harvest Method
Most existing onion varieties are harvested manually. This is because onion bulbs are very sensitive to mechanical damage. However, there are varieties whose bulbs have a hard consistency and are suitable for mechanical harvesting. |
|
|
Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
120 - 130 days |
|
Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
|
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | Syngenta |
| Country | Switzerland |
Store offers · 13 from 11 stores
Prices are updated on loadAggregator catalog: prices are collected automatically from store websites, normalized by AI and converted at the current exchange rate. Before ordering, confirm the price and availability on the store's website. This block is not indexed by search engines — the data is loaded after the page opens.
Alternatives
Onion · similar varieties
See also
Often considered together with this variety
Recently viewed
Similar items in this catalog section










































Comments · 0