General Characteristics:
– Scientific Name: Allium cepa
– Days to Maturity: 10 days (from sprouting to green onion stage)
– Type: Short-day onion
– Onion Category: Bulbing onion
– Cultivation: Annual
– Genetic Traits: Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom
– Cold Tolerance: Cold-tolerant
– Growing Locations: Suitable for greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers
– Disease Resistance: Resistant to Pink Root Rot
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.
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
– Seed Type: Organic
– Genetic Traits: Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom
– Disease Resistance: Resistant to Pink Root Rot
– Size and Color: Large yellow-skinned globes with white flesh at maturity
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.
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