Product Description
About Nasik Red Onion
Nasik Red is one of the oldest and most trusted onion varieties known for its adaptability and consistent performance. It features medium red bulbs that are flat-oval in shape and offers good yield potential.
Key Features
- Medium red bulbs with flat-oval shape
- High-yielding hybrid variety
- Suited for year-round sowing
Usage & Growth Cycle
Parameter |
Details |
Maturity |
90–100 days after sowing |
Suitable Region / Season |
Round-the-year cultivation |
Field Preparation
- Perform deep ploughing followed by 1–2 harrowings
- Mix 7–8 tonnes per acre of well-decomposed FYM into the soil thoroughly
- Apply the basal dose of fertilizers during transplanting
- Irrigate the field and transplant seedlings appropriately
Chemical Fertilizer Recommendation
Note: Fertilizer needs may vary based on soil fertility
Stage |
Fertilizer (NPK kg/acre) |
Basal dose at transplanting |
30:30:30 |
Top dressing after 20 days |
25:25:25 |
Top dressing after 45–50 days |
00:00:25 |
Sulphur (Bensulf) application (40–50 days after transplanting) |
10–15 kg/acre |
Harvesting Guidelines
- Stop irrigation two weeks before harvest
- After harvesting, cure bulbs in the field for 5–6 days along with tops
- Cover bulbs to protect from sun scalding
- Once properly dried, remove roots and necks (do not cut necks too close to the bulb)
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