Vegetable · Rabi · Kharif

Onion

Sown Oct–Nov, Jun–Jul · 120–150 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for onion.

Its window is Oct–Nov, Jun–Jul. That opens in October, 1 month from now.

What can go in this month, from the same vegetable group — soonest to crop first

Amaranth (Leafy) 30–45 days Arugula 30–45 days Spinach (Palak) 35–50 days Mizuna 35–50 days Komatsuna 35–50 days Radish 40–60 days

At a glance

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Season Rabi · Kharif

Sowing Oct–Nov, Jun–Jul

Duration 120–150

Spacing 15 × 10 cm

Soil pH 6.0–7.5

Water 350–550 mm

Temperature 13–25 °C

Seed rate 8–10 kg

Yield 25–35 t

Watch for Thrips, purple blotch, basal rot

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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