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Panther F1
Onion
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Type
Onion
By day length
Short Day
Onion bulb; color
White
Cormus; shape
Round
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from0.6 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
A reliable Dutch short-day hybrid featuring excellent market appeal and a balanced salad flavor profile.
Type
Onion
By day length
Short Day
Onion bulb; color
White
Cormus; shape
Round
Description
Dutch breeding for the professional market
The «Panther F1» onion from the renowned Dutch seed house Nickerson Zwaan is a prime example of a high-quality short-day hybrid designed for stable, salad-grade yields. This variety secures a firm position in the early-season produce market, combining rigorous Dutch breeding standards with highly predictable agronomic performance.
Agronomic profile and biological traits
With a maturation period of 270–280 days, «Panther F1» is specifically optimized for short-day growing conditions. The bulbs feature a consistent round shape and a distinctive bronze skin color, ensuring excellent marketability for fresh produce retail. The average bulb weight of 160–170 grams makes it ideal for consumer packaging and supply to retail chains.
Cultivation and storage guidelines
To maximize the yield potential developed by Nickerson Zwaan, a seeding density of 1,100,000 to 1,500,000 plants per hectare is recommended. Given its primary use as a salad onion and the delicate nature of the bulbs, manual harvesting is advised to maintain optimal skin condition and prevent mechanical damage. The hybrid offers a storage life of 4–5 months, providing growers with a flexible window for post-harvest sales without compromising product quality.
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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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. |
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. |
1100 - 1500 thous 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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Onion bulb; weight
Onion bulb; weight
The weight of an onion bulb can reach 500–800 grams at sparse planting. |
160 - 170 grams |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
270 - 280 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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