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Centro F1
Onion
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Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Onion bulb; color
White
Cormus; shape
Round
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from0.4 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
A dependable Dutch hybrid optimized for mechanical harvesting and long-term storage.
Type
Onion
By day length
Long Day
Onion bulb; color
White
Cormus; shape
Round
Description
Reliable Yield for Industrial Processing
In large-scale onion production, professionals rely on hybrids that guarantee predictability in the field and ease in logistics. Centro F1 from the Dutch breeder Nickerson Zwaan is a classic "very long day" onion hybrid, designed specifically for mechanical harvesting and long-term storage.
Key Agronomic Advantages
- Industrial Efficiency: The plant is perfectly suited for mechanical harvesting. The dense, light-brown outer scales protect the bulb from damage, which is vital for maintaining product quality during industrial-scale processing.
- Disease Resistance: Nickerson Zwaan has focused on strong phytosanitary characteristics. Centro F1 displays robust immunity to downy mildew (peronospora) and Fusarium wilt, the primary threats to onion yields in humid conditions.
- Storage Potential: The bulbs maintain their marketability and internal structure for up to 6–7 months. This gives farmers the flexibility to hold inventory and sell when market conditions are more favorable.
Who is this hybrid for?
Centro F1 is a top choice for growers focused on the processing industry. Its round shape and white, crisp flesh make it a high-demand raw material for drying, freezing, and processed food production. With a recommended density of 900,000 to 1,000,000 plants per hectare, growers can achieve uniform, calibrated harvests when managed properly.
If your strategy prioritizes high marketability, disease resistance, and the ability to store crops for extended periods without quality loss, Centro F1 is a proven solution for your production chain.
Crop & resistance
Crop
Disease resistance
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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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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 |
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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. |
900 - 1000 thousand pcs/ha |
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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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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
120 - 130 days |
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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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| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | Nickerson Zwaan |
| Country | Netherlands |
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