- Growing Locations: Suitable for greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers
- Disease Resistance: Resistant to Pink Root Rot
Β Specific Growing Tips:
Growing Season: Preferring a warmer growing season. As a short-day onion, it responds to shorter daylight periods.
Maturity Period: The onion has a relatively short maturity period, taking only about 10 days to reach the green onion stage. For full bulb development, it will take a longer duration.
Storage: Onions can be stored for 2 to 3 months when hung properly. Proper curing and storage conditions contribute to the longevity of the harvested onions.
Size and Color: Expect large yellow-skinned globes with white flesh when the onions reach full maturity.
Origin: This onion variety reflects the regional adaptation to southern growing condition
Milder Flavor: this Desi variety is known for its milder taste compared to some other onion varieties.
By considering these growing tips and providing suitable conditions for this short-day onion variety, you can successfully cultivate Onions in your chosen location.
Β Onion - Overview
- Scientific Name: Allium cepa
- Variety: Desi
- Type: Short-day onion
- Flavor: Milder taste
- Growing Region: Best suited for India
- Preferred Growing Season: Warmer seasons
- Maturity Period: 10 days to green onion stage; longer for full bulb development
- Storage Duration: Stores for 2 to 3 months when hung properly
- Size and Color: Large yellow-skinned globes with white flesh at maturity
Β Growing Recommendations:
Climate Preference: Making it well-suited for regions with a longer growing season.
Adaptation: Being a short-day onion, it responds favorably to shorter daylight periods, which is typical in southern latitudes.
Storage Tips: Proper curing and storage practices are essential for preserving the onions for an extended period. When hung properly, they can store for 2 to 3 months.
Development History: Indicating its adaptation to the local growing conditions.
Flavor Profile: Known for its middle taste and adds a subtle onion flavor to dishes.
Versatility: Suitable for cultivation in various settings, including greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers.