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STARTER F1
Onion
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Type
Onion
Direction
Recycling
Maturation Period
90 - 100 days
Harvest Method
Mechanized
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About product
A reliable hybrid for large-scale production and industrial processing with yields up to 90 tons per hectare.
Type
Onion
Direction
Recycling
Maturation Period
90 - 100 days
Harvest Method
Mechanized
Description
Stability and Yield: The Potential of Dutch Breeding
The market for processing onions has strict requirements: uniformity, husk density, and technological suitability. The Starter F1 hybrid from Nickerson Zwaan is a classic representative of Dutch breeding, designed for those who focus on mechanized production and predictable results. Developed for large-scale farming, this onion confidently occupies a niche for medium-maturing varieties.
Agronomic Profile and Resistance
The growing season is 90-100 days, which allows for optimal harvest scheduling. One of the key features of Starter F1 is its biological reliability. High resistance to downy mildew (peronosporosis) and fusarium allows for reduced pesticide use while maintaining a yield potential of 70-90 tons per hectare. These indicators make it a favorite for farms specializing in industrial processing.
Bulb Characteristics and Storage
The commercial quality of the hybrid meets the demands of processing plants:
- Shape: regular, rounded, ideal for automated processing.
- Color: pure white flesh covered with strong, light-brown skin.
- Mass: 130-140 grams — an optimal size for standardized produce.
- Dry matter content (10-12%) ensures excellent flavor and density during processing.
Starter F1 retains its quality for 5-6 months, offering farmers flexibility in product sales. By maintaining the recommended seeding density of 1,000,000–1,100,000 plants per hectare, the hybrid forms a uniform commercial fraction, minimizing losses during mechanized harvesting.
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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. |
90 - 100 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. |
70 - 90 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. |
130 - 140 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. |
5 - 6 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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