Proper seed rate and sowing time are two things which are very important for sowing, growth, and cultivation of onion. If not done so, there can be a lot of impact on the production.
Sowing time:-
- To cultivate onion, the onion nursery has to be prepared first, the onion nursery is prepared for Rabi season in December and transplanting are done in the month of January.
- In Kharif, nursery is prepared from 15 June to 15 July, and transplant is done in the last week of August.
Seed rate:-
- 8-10 kg seed is sufficient for raising seedlings for one hectare, accommodating 100-110 beds of 3m X 0.6m size each.
- For broadcasting directly in the field or sowing in the rows, 15-20 kg seeds are enough for a hectare.
- For multiplier onions 10-12 quintal bulblets are required for planting one hectare.
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