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Cassiopea F1
Onion
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Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Direction
Recycling
Maturation Period
110 - 120 days
About product
A high-performance long-day hybrid designed for industrial processing and excellent long-term storage.
Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Direction
Recycling
Maturation Period
110 - 120 days
Description
A Dutch Standard for the Processing Industry
The Cassiopeia F1 onion from Enza Limited is a proven choice for growers focused on industrial applications. This long-day hybrid, developed by Dutch breeders, has firmly established itself in the processing market, where bulb consistency and reliable yield are the primary requirements.
Agronomic Profile and Market Potential
With a maturity cycle of 110–120 days, the hybrid is well-suited for cultivation across various temperate climate zones. The bulbs are globe-shaped, featuring an attractive bronze-yellow skin and a firm, crisp, white interior. These physical traits make the produce ideal for whole-bulb canning, drying, and frozen food processing.
- Type: Long-day bulb onion.
- Maturity: 110–120 days.
- Storage: Excellent shelf life of 6–7 months.
- Harvesting: Manual, ensuring the preservation of top-tier quality.
The reputation of this hybrid is built on its remarkable storability. A shelf life of six to seven months allows processing facilities to manage production schedules efficiently, minimizing the impact of seasonal supply fluctuations. Enza Limited engineered the Cassiopeia F1 specifically for the professional sector, delivering the uniformity and predictable performance that modern agriculture demands.
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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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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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 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | Enza Limited |
| Country | Netherlands |
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