White Onion Desi Vegetable Seeds

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: Suitable for all seasons, prefers moderate temperatures
• Plant Height: 12-18 inches
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of compost or vermicompost per plant per month
• Life Span: Annual crop
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 15-25°C
• Harvesting Time: 90-120 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Low to moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 12x24 grow bag, 24x24x12 rectangular grow bag
• Number of Seeds: 100+

Specifications of White Onion Seeds

White onions are versatile vegetables known for their mild flavor and culinary uses. They can be grown in various settings, including gardens, containers, and raised beds. Ensure proper spacing to avoid overcrowding and promote healthy growth.

Benefits / Uses of White Onions

• Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
• Low in calories and high in fiber, aiding in digestion and overall health
• Versatile in culinary applications, used in salads, soups, and various dishes

Planting and Care for White Onions

• Sowing White Onion Seeds: Plant seeds in well-drained soil, 1/2 inch deep. Maintain soil moisture during germination.
• Growing White Onions: Requires moderate watering; avoid waterlogging. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvesting White Onions: Harvest when tops have dried and fallen over. Cure harvested onions in a dry, airy place before storage.

Precautions While Growing White Onions

• Use loose, fertile soil with good drainage.
• Control pests and diseases such as onion thrips and damping-off with appropriate measures.
• Provide adequate sunlight and avoid overcrowding to prevent disease and promote bulb development.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Susceptible to onion pests and diseases; monitor regularly and treat promptly.
• Ensure proper nutrition with balanced fertilization and soil amendment as needed.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Hindi: सफेद प्याज (Safed Pyaj)
• Telugu: వెల్లుల్లి ఉల్లిపాయ (Vellulli Ullipayi)
• Tamil: வெள்ளை வெங்காயம் (Veḷḷai Veṅkāyam)
• Malayalam: വെള്ള ഉള്ളി (Veḷḷa uḷḷi)
• Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ಈರುಳ್ಳಿ (Biḷi Īruḷḷi)
• Bengali: সাদা পেঁয়াজ (Shada Peyaj)
• Marathi: पांढरा कांदा (Pāṇḍharā Kāṇḍā)

No. of White Onion Seeds in a Packet

• 100+ seeds