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BUGATTI F1
Onion
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Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Direction
Recycling
Maturation Period
110 - 120 days
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from35.2 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
A high-tech long-day hybrid designed for mechanized harvesting and industrial processing.
Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Direction
Recycling
Maturation Period
110 - 120 days
Description
Technological potential of Bugatti F1 hybrid
The Bugatti F1 onion from the Dutch breeding company Nickerson Zwaan is a prime example of a specialized solution for industrial vegetable farming. During the development of this hybrid, breeders focused on the balance between harvest mechanization and suitability for deep processing.
Agrotechnical parameters and morphology
The hybrid belongs to the long-day type, which dictates the optimal growing zones. The growing season lasts 110–120 days, allowing for late-season harvest planning.
- Yield: reaches 70–90 tons per hectare, making the crop economically viable under intensive cultivation technologies.
- Recommended density: 1000–1100 thousand plants/ha, ensuring optimal nutrient uptake without excessive intra-row competition.
- Technological fit: the bulb is elliptical and dense, which minimizes damage during mechanical harvesting with combine equipment.
Raw material quality for processing
The key value of Bugatti F1 for the processing sector lies in its high dry matter content (10–12%). This directly influences the yield of finished products (dried or frozen onions) and reduces energy consumption required for moisture evaporation. The bronze-colored outer scale provides a strong protective shell, while the white inner flesh maintains its organoleptic properties during industrial processing. The hybrid exhibits significant resistance to root rots, Fusarium, and other soil-borne pathogens, which is critical for storage capabilities of up to 4–5 months.
Crop & resistance
Crop
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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... |
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By day length
By day length
Onion is very sensitive to day length, so it is very important not to delay sowing and to cultivate varieties and hybrids appropriate for the day length, previously tested in this zone. Growing hybrids not intended for this zone can significantly affect yield, possibly causing pr... |
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Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
110 - 120 days |
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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. |
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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. |
70 - 90 tons/ha |
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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. |
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Cormus; shape
Cormus; shape
The shape of corms is quite diverse and can be flattened, round, and elongated. |
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| Dry Matter Content | 10 - 12% |
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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. |
4 - 5 months |
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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
1000 - 1100 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | Nickerson Zwaan |
| Country | Netherlands |
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