SCAPINO F1
Onion
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A high-yielding, machine-harvestable hybrid with excellent storage potential for up to 8 months.
Description
Efficiency and Storage: The Core Strengths
SKAPINO F1, developed by the Dutch breeding company Nickerson Zwaan, is a high-performance hybrid designed for commercial onion production. It is engineered specifically for farms that prioritize mechanized harvesting and demand high-quality produce capable of withstanding long-term storage.
Field Performance and Disease Resistance
For growers facing phytosanitary challenges, SKAPINO F1 offers a robust defense system. Its high genetic resistance to root rot and Fusarium ensures that crop density remains optimal throughout the season. With a recommended seeding density of 1000–1100 thousand seeds/ha, the hybrid produces a uniform crop that is perfectly suited for modern mechanical harvesting equipment.
Economic Advantages
- Yield Potential: With a yield reaching 90–100 tons/ha, this hybrid maximizes the return on investment for intensive fertilization and crop protection programs.
- Commercial Appeal: The 160–170g bulbs feature a perfect round shape and a attractive bronze-yellow skin, making them ideal for both processing lines and retail packaging.
- Market Flexibility: Thanks to its 10–12% dry matter content, SKAPINO F1 exhibits excellent storage life (7–8 months). This allows producers to bypass harvest-time price volatility and supply the market during the peak demand period in winter and spring.
SKAPINO F1 is the strategic choice for agricultural enterprises looking to stabilize their business model through automation and high-quality, storage-stable produce.
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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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. |
100 - 110 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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Yield
Yield
Overall bulb harvest per unit area. Depends on both onion variety characteristics and agronomic practices, fertilizers, and irrigation. Under optimal growing conditions, an onion yield of 100 tons per hectare and above is not considered record-breaking. |
90 - 100 tons/ha |
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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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Onion bulb; weight
Onion bulb; weight
The weight of an onion bulb can reach 500–800 grams at sparse planting. |
160 - 170 grams |
| Dry Matter Content | 10 - 12% |
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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. |
7 - 8 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. |
1000 - 1100 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | Nickerson Zwaan |
| Country | Netherlands |
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