Twist F1

Stable yields and reliable storage: field experience with Twist F1 onion

For growers focused on industrial processing, selecting a hybrid is always a trade-off between yield and technological efficiency. Bejo has introduced a compelling solution in the short-day mid-late onion segment — Twist F1. In field conditions, this hybrid offers the predictability essential for logistics planning and processing plant optimization.

Agronomic performance and protection

One of the key advantages noted by practitioners is the hybrid's resistance to a complex of diseases. In high-humidity conditions, Twist F1 demonstrates significant resilience against pink rot and other soil-borne pathogens that cause bulb rot. This effectively reduces fungicide application costs and minimizes losses during the maturation phase.

Technological parameters

Visually, Twist F1 bulbs are highly marketable: their uniform round shape and dense dark-bronze skin make them attractive to buyers. Inside, the flesh is crisp and white, with a dry matter content of 10–12%. These are optimal figures for processing plants: the onion retains its structure during mechanical peeling and maintains excellent consistency.

• Maturity: 100–110 days allow for efficient harvest scheduling.
• Storage: a potential of 6–7 months under proper temperature control provides business flexibility, allowing growers to avoid immediate sales and hold out for better market pricing.
• Processing: primarily suited for drying, freezing, or deep processing, where bulb density and product yield are critical.

Twist F1 is an excellent choice for those who value consistency. The hybrid produces highly uniform bulbs, which simplifies calibration and setup for automated sorting and processing equipment.