Rawhide

Consistent Yields for the Fresh Market

The Rowhide onion hybrid from Dutch breeder Bejo is a strategic choice for growers targeting the fresh market and medium-term storage. With a maturation period of 100–110 days, this mid-season hybrid allows farmers to optimize harvest schedules, providing high-quality salad onions immediately following the harvest of earlier varieties.

Agronomic Advantages

The standout feature of Rowhide is its strong resistance to downy mildew (peronospora). In seasons with high humidity, where fungal pressure often threatens crop health, Rowhide maintains a vigorous canopy. This is critical for bulb development: a healthy leaf system ensures efficient nutrient translocation, directly contributing to superior bulb sizing and firmness.

Practical Applications and Logistics

The globe-shaped bulbs, weighing between 200 and 250 grams, offer excellent market appeal, which simplifies integration into retail supply chains. Due to its dense outer skins, the hybrid is highly suitable for:

• Mechanical harvesting: the durable skin minimizes damage during mechanical handling.
• Post-harvest processing: the bulbs withstand cleaning and packing operations without bruising.
• Storage: the hybrid maintains its marketable quality for several months, allowing growers to time sales according to market demand.

Rowhide performs optimally when grown via direct seeding. When managed according to precision planting standards, the hybrid matures uniformly, resulting in a consistent batch. This uniformity reduces waste at the grading line and maximizes the profitability per hectare.