Scintific Name : Allium cepa L.
Chromosome no. : 2n = 16
Origin: Central Asia
It is a biennial plant, but is usually grown as an annual. Red or purple onions ("purple" is used in some European countries) are known for their sharp pungent flavor and are the onions of choice for everyday use in Asian cuisine. They are also used raw and in grilling. Onions are cultivated and used around the world. As a food item, they are usually served cooked, as a vegetable or part of a prepared savoury dish, but can also be eaten raw or used to make pickles or chutneys. They are pungent when chopped and contain certain chemical substances which may irritate the eyes.
TIME OF SOWING | MAY TO NOVEMBER |
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SEED RATE PER ACRE (KHARIF) | 5 TO 6 KGS. |
SEED RATE PER ACRE (RABBI) | 6 TO 7 KGS. |
DAY TO IRRIGATION | AS PER REQUIREMENT |
DAY TO MATURITY(KHARIF) | 120 TO 125 DAYS |
DAY TO MATURITY(RABBI) | 100 TO 110 DAYS |
LEAF COLOUR | GREEN COLOUR |
FRUIT COLOUR | DARK RED COLOUR |
FRUIT SHAPE &SIZE | ROUND AND BIG SIZE |
FRUIT WEIGHT | 50 TO 100 GRAMS. (APPROX.) |
YIELD PER ACRE (APPROX.) | 14 TO 16 TON. |
TIME OF SOWING | AUGUST TO DECEMBER |
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SEED RATE PER ACRE | 6 TO 8 KG |
DAY TO IRRIGATION | AS PER REQUIREMENT |
DAY TO MATURITY | 140 TO 145 DAYS |
LEAF COLOUR | GREEN COLOUR |
FRUIT COLOUR | YELLOW COLOUR |
FRUIT SHAPE & SIZE | EQUALLY ROUND SHAPE AND BIG SIZE |
FRUIT WEIGHT | 50 TO 100 GRAMS |
YIELD PER ACRE (APPROX.) | 12 TO 14 TON |
TIME OF SOWING | AUGUST TO DECEMBER |
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SEED RATE PER ACRE (KHARIF) | 4 TO 6 KGS. |
SEED RATE PER ACRE (RABBI) | 20 TO 24 KGS. |
DAY TO IRRIGATION | AS PER REQUIREMENT |
DAY TO MATURITY(KHARIF) | 105 TO 110 DAYS |
DAY TO MATURITY(RABBI) | 110 TO 120 DAYS |
LEAF COLOUR | GREEN COLOUR |
FRUIT COLOUR | PINKIES YELLOW COLOUR |
FRUIT SHAPE &SIZE | EQUALLY ROUND AND BIG SIZE |