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Kharif / Rabi / Late Rabi • Bulb Vegetable
Onion (Ḍuṅgaḷī / Pyāz)
Allium cepa
Mahuva and Bhavnagar (Gujarat) and Nashik (Maharashtra) form the onion belt of Western India with major dehydration plants.
Optimal Temperature
15°C - 28°C
Ideal Soil Moisture
45% - 70%
Daily Sunlight
7+ Hours/day
Growth Cycle
110 - 135 days
Soil Type & Fertilizer Ratios
Recommended Soil:
Deep friable alluvial loam with good drainage (pH 6.0 - 7.0).
Recommended NPK Ratio:100:50:50 kg/ha
Irrigation Scheduling & Water Requirements
Irrigate at 7-10 days interval. Stop watering 15 days before harvest to avoid neck rot during storage.
Common Pests & Disease Vulnerabilities
- Thrips (Thrips tabaci)
- Purple Blotch
- Stemphylium Leaf Blight
- Smudge
Optimal Harvesting Signs & Post-Harvest Handling
Harvest when 50% tops fall over naturally (neck break). Cure in shade for 10-15 days for bulb drying.