Indian Cuisines are incomplete without Onion (Allium cepa). It is used to thicken the gravies. Onions add flavour to the dishes without increasing their calorie content. White onions are famous for their mild and sweet flavour, which is excellent for salads and soups. White onion plants require 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to form proper underground bulbs.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Alternate days (stop 2 weeks before harvest)
Where to grow
Terrace or outdoors
Time Till Harvest
8-9 weeks
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in seedling tray
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Transplant the seedlings in 30-35 days
Space the seedlings at 15cm by 7cm
Harvest in 100-110 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Seeds can be sown throughout the year. Best time to sow the seeds is from August to November and are grown via transplantation
Take a medium-sized seedling tray with a moist coco-peat medium and drainage holes at the bottom.
Sow 2-3 onion seeds per cup, do not sow it deep, approximately 0.5 cm
Keep the seed tray in a box or cover it with paper for the first 2-3 days to encourage faster seed germination.
Mist the seeds daily to maintain a moist medium
Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days & tiny sprouts will be visible. Place the tray in a sunny spot near the window. Don’t cover the tray anymore.
Second week onwards, seedlings will start growing into a small plant. At this stage exposé the seedlings to more & more sunlight for leaf growth.
After the second week, keep only a single seedling per cell/cup. Cut off the weak, small & lagging seedlings with a pair of scissors.
30 to 35 days after the seed sowing, your seedlings will be ready to transplant in container pots or raised beds.
Caring
Choose a container with a minimum depth of 12 inches & bigger spread area (according to available space & your requirement) like rectangular containers, grow bags
Ideal planting mixture for White Onion is 2 parts garden soil & 1 part Organic Manure. Or, 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
Transplant the seedling along with the root ball of a medium, without disturbing its roots.
Plant the seedlings minimum 6x6 inches from each other on raised beds or in a container.
White Onion grows well under full sunlight (6 to 8 hours) in winter. So place your containers accordingly.
Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before transplanting the seedling and a balanced liquid fertilizer or handful of vermicompost to each plant, every 15 days after transplantation.
Weed regularly and stop watering onion plants two weeks before harvesting when leaves start to turn yellow.
Leave the foliage to die back naturally, then, without uprooting them, pull the onions gently to the surface of the soil to increase the area that is exposed to the sun. After two weeks, lift the onions and spread them out on the soil to dry.
150-160 days from seed sowing i.e. 120 to 130 days after transplantation, Onion bulbs will be ready to harvest.
Dry the onions completely before storing them
Common Problems
Why did my plants produce small sized onions? Onion planted in nitrogen rich soil will put out lush foliage at the expense of bulb growth. If the nitrogen content of your soil mixture is high, interplant the onions with leafy vegetables such as spinach which will help to absorb the excess nitrogen in soil. Why are there streaks, silvery speckling, and small white patches on leaves? This happens because of the pests which suck on the leaves and stem of the plants. To control this regularly spray the plant with Neem oil mixture (Mix 3-5 ml neem oil in 1 litre water).
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Onions contribute savoury flavour to dishes without contributing significant caloric content. Onions help control blood Sugar and have antibacterial properties.
What you get
Most of the onion cultivars constitute 89% water, 1% protein, 4% sugar, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. Onions are nutrient-dense, meaning they’re low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is particularly high in vitamin C, rich in B vitamins, including folate (B9) and pyridoxine (B6), and a good source of potassium.
Green trivia
1.White onions are traditional in classic Mexican cuisine and are milder in flavour; they have a golden colour when cooked and a particularly sweet flavour when sautéed.
2.Ancient Egyptians worshipped onions, with a belief that its spherical shape and concentric circles symbolize eternity. Onions were also placed in the burial tombs of pharaohs, as it was believed to bring prosperity in the afterlife.
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White onions mature in 150 to 160 days after seed sowing.
What type of planting soil does the crop need?
White onions can be growing in all types of soils. However, deep friable loam and alluvial soils are best for its successful production. Free drainage, freedom from weeds, and presence of organic matter favour production of good crops. It cannot grow in marshy lands.
How often do you need to water the onion plant?
Water requirement of onion crops depends on following three growth stages of a plant: Stage I (Less watering): Onion is a shallow rooted crop with roots generally confined within 8 cm of soil surface. Water requirement of onion is therefore less in the first month. Potted plants should be given light watering, every alternate day at this stage. Stage II (More watering): Water is a critical requirement at the time of onion bulb formation. Adequate watering should be done from the second month till the bulbs are fully formed. Potted plants should be watered daily at this stage. Stage III (Stop watering): As the plants start to mature, the leaves begin to turn yellow and start to bend over. At this point, stop watering the crop altogether as this allows the bubs to ripen fully, ensuring better storage quality.
What is White Onion also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, White Onion is also known as safed pyaaz, safed kaanda.
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Indian Cuisines are incomplete without Onion (Allium cepa). It is used to thicken the gravies. Onions add flavour to the dishes without increasing their calorie content. White onions are famous for their mild and sweet flavour, which is excellent for salads and soups. White onion plants require 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to form proper underground bulbs.24.7https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/w/h/white_onion.jpghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/w/h/white-onion-left.pnghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/w/h/white-onion-right.pngadd-to-cartNoMonsoon, Summer90-120 days<a href="/buy-seeds-online-india/vegetable-seeds-online.html">Vegetable Seeds</a><section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" src="/media/wysiwyg/sowinginseedlingtray_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in seedling tray</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/transplanting_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Transplant the seedlings in 30-35 days</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 15cm by 7cm</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-6 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/harvest_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Harvest in 100-110 days from sowing</p>
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</section><section class="importantTips section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
</div>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/whiteonion_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Onions contribute savoury flavour to dishes without contributing significant caloric content. Onions help control blood Sugar and have antibacterial properties.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/whiteonion_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1 alignRight">
<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Most of the onion cultivars constitute 89% water, 1% protein, 4% sugar, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. Onions are nutrient-dense, meaning they’re low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is particularly high in vitamin C, rich in B vitamins, including folate (B9) and pyridoxine (B6), and a good source of potassium.</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/whiteonion_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/whiteonion_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>White onions are traditional in classic Mexican cuisine and are milder in flavour; they have a golden colour when cooked and a particularly sweet flavour when sautéed.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>Ancient Egyptians worshipped onions, with a belief that its spherical shape and concentric circles symbolize eternity. Onions were also placed in the burial tombs of pharaohs, as it was believed to bring prosperity in the afterlife.</p>
</div>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>When can I harvest my crop? <span></span></h2>
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<p>White onions mature in 150 to 160 days after seed sowing.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>What type of planting soil does the crop need? <span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>White onions can be growing in all types of soils. However, deep friable loam and alluvial soils are best for its successful production. Free drainage, freedom from weeds, and presence of organic matter favour production of good crops. It cannot grow in marshy lands.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>How often do you need to water the onion plant?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Water requirement of onion crops depends on following three growth stages of a plant: Stage I (Less watering): Onion is a shallow rooted crop with roots generally confined within 8 cm of soil surface. Water requirement of onion is therefore less in the first month. Potted plants should be given light watering, every alternate day at this stage. Stage II (More watering): Water is a critical requirement at the time of onion bulb formation. Adequate watering should be done from the second month till the bulbs are fully formed. Potted plants should be watered daily at this stage. Stage III (Stop watering): As the plants start to mature, the leaves begin to turn yellow and start to bend over. At this point, stop watering the crop altogether as this allows the bubs to ripen fully, ensuring better storage quality.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>What is White Onion also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Regionally in India, White Onion is also known as safed pyaaz, safed kaanda.</p>
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</div>
</section><section class="seedSowing section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
</div>
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<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing.jpg" alt="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the" title="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds can be sown throughout the year. Best time to sow the seeds is from August to November and are grown via transplantation</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Take a medium-sized seedling tray with a moist coco-peat medium and drainage holes at the bottom.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow 2-3 onion seeds per cup, do not sow it deep, approximately 0.5 cm</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep the seed tray in a box or cover it with paper for the first 2-3 days to encourage faster seed germination.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Mist the seeds daily to maintain a moist medium</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days & tiny sprouts will be visible. Place the tray in a sunny spot near the window. Don’t cover the tray anymore.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Second week onwards, seedlings will start growing into a small plant. At this stage exposé the seedlings to more & more sunlight for leaf growth.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">After the second week, keep only a single seedling per cell/cup. Cut off the weak, small & lagging seedlings with a pair of scissors.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">30 to 35 days after the seed sowing, your seedlings will be ready to transplant in container pots or raised beds.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Choose a container with a minimum depth of 12 inches & bigger spread area (according to available space & your requirement) like rectangular containers, grow bags</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Ideal planting mixture for White Onion is 2 parts garden soil & 1 part Organic Manure. Or, 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Transplant the seedling along with the root ball of a medium, without disturbing its roots.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Plant the seedlings minimum 6x6 inches from each other on raised beds or in a container.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">White Onion grows well under full sunlight (6 to 8 hours) in winter. So place your containers accordingly.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before transplanting the seedling and a balanced liquid fertilizer or handful of vermicompost to each plant, every 15 days after transplantation.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Weed regularly and stop watering onion plants two weeks before harvesting when leaves start to turn yellow.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Leave the foliage to die back naturally, then, without uprooting them, pull the onions gently to the surface of the soil to increase the area that is exposed to the sun. After two weeks, lift the onions and spread them out on the soil to dry.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">150-160 days from seed sowing i.e. 120 to 130 days after transplantation, Onion bulbs will be ready to harvest.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Dry the onions completely before storing them</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/common-problem.jpg" alt="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep" title="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why did my plants produce small sized onions?</b><br>
<span>Onion planted in nitrogen rich soil will put out lush foliage at the expense of bulb growth. If the nitrogen content of your soil mixture is high, interplant the onions with leafy vegetables such as spinach which will help to absorb the excess nitrogen in soil.</span><br>
<b>Why are there streaks, silvery speckling, and small white patches on leaves?</b><br>
<span>This happens because of the pests which suck on the leaves and stem of the plants. To control this regularly spray the plant with Neem oil mixture (Mix 3-5 ml neem oil in 1 litre water).</span><br>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section><section class="didYouKnow section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
</div>
<div class="didYouKnowIn">
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<ul>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Alternate days (stop 2 weeks before harvest)</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Terrace or outdoors</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>8-9 weeks</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/seasonalinformation_icon.png" title="Low Maintenance" alt="Low Maintenance">
<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/whiteonion_dyk.jpg" title="Did You Know" alt="Did You Know">
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</section>Pyramid SeedsJan to March, June to AugTuberousBalcony, Lawn-Backyard, TerraceUnder 10 g15 cm 10 cm1 cmApprox. 1105 to 1228 Seeds4 gm7 to 8 Kg/Ha15 cm x 7 cm 6 to 8 days from sowing"Organic: Neemcake or Vermicompost - 10 g per plant. Chemicals: Suphala or Urea - 5 g per plant."All year Round150 to 200 Qtl/Ha
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