Dorica

Dorica 1004 F1 is a medium-maturing hybrid of yellow bulb onion of Spanish type, developed for cultivation in open ground. The maturation period is approximately 110-115 days from emergence to harvest. The plant features a strong root system and plasticity, enabling it to develop stably even under water deficiency and neutral soil pH. The onion demonstrates high tolerance to diseases such as downy mildew, fusarium, and pink rot, as well as resilience to adverse environmental factors, ensuring stable and high yields up to 100 tons per hectare.

The bulbs of Dorica onion have a round shape with golden-yellow skin and dense structure. The average weight of a bulb is about 150 grams, with diameter often exceeding 6.5 cm. The inner part of the bulb is snow-white, succulent, and juicy, without cavities or foreign inclusions. A distinctive feature of the hybrid is the presence of a large number of closed scales, which contribute to long-term storage and preservation of market quality. The taste is delicately spicy with pleasant sweet notes, making it popular both for fresh consumption and processing.

The Dorica hybrid is suitable for fresh market sales, processing, and long-term storage. Due to its plasticity and resistance to agronomic conditions, it can be grown both without artificial irrigation and with drip irrigation. Combines harvesting and packaging are permitted, simplifying agronomic processes. The onion contains significant amounts of vitamins and essential oils, which are retained even after thermal processing, making it a versatile product for culinary and industrial use.