Onion Nasik Red Seeds – F1 Hybrid

About Onion Nasik Red Seeds – F1 Hybrid

Nasik Red — India's well-known red onion variety, known for good storage life.

• Botanical name: Allium cepa
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 8-15 days at 15-25C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 1–1.5 cm in a nursery bed; transplant 6–8 week old seedlings.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 8-15 days at 15-25C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Even moisture until the bulb forms; stop watering 2–3 weeks before harvest.
• Soil: Well-drained loam with compost; pH 6.0-7.0
• Temperature: 13-25C
• Fertiliser: Nitrogen 30 and 45 days after transplanting; at bulbing stop nitrogen and give potash.

Sowing season in India

Nursery October–November, transplant December–January (rabi). In the Nashik region kharif too. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Thrips on leaves, purple blotch in humidity, bulb rot from overwatering. Heavy nitrogen causes thick necks and poor storage.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.