The onion (Allium cepa L) is one of
the most important commercial vegetable crop. The major onion growing states are
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar
and Gujarat.
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Soil and Climate Onion thrives well in deep friable
alluvial and loamy soil, which are slightly alkaline (pH 7.5-8.00). . .
Cultivation practices Seed rate: A seed rate of
20-25 kg and 8-10 kg per hectare is required for the broadcasting and drill
sowing, respectively. . .
Varieties & Hybrids Arka Kalyan: This high
yielding variety (35-45t/ha) has deep red, globe shaped bulbs. It is
moderately resistant to purple blotch disease and is preferred for cultivation
during Kharif seasond. .
Nematode ManagementOnion
thrives well in deep friable alluvial and loamy soil, which are slightly
alkaline (pH 7.5-8.00).
Onion Crop profile
Onion (Allium cepa L) is extremely important
vegetable crop
It is not only for internal consumption but also as
highest foreign exchange earner among the fruits and vegetables. India is
the 2nd largest producer of onion, in the world next only to China but the
productivity of onion in India is very low i.e. 16 tons/ ha as compared to
China and other countries like , Egypt, Netherlands, & Iran etc
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Onion Disorders
Disorders may be caused by adverse weather, air
pollutants, soil conditions, nutritional imbalances etc
With the exception of
weather factors, most of these conditions can be monitored and managed to
reduce adverse effects. With the exception of weather factors, most of
these conditions can be monitored and managed to reduce adverse effects.
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