Onion Farming: Best Time to Plant for Bumper Harvest, Expert Tips Revealed

• The Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh is a major onion producer, with many farmers cultivating onions during the Rabi season.
• Farmer consultant Anupam Chaturvedi advises that the winter season, specifically December 15 to January 30, is ideal for transplanting onions for good yield and large bulb size.
• Onion nurseries are ready for transplanting in 30-35 days and should be planted within 40 days to avoid production loss.
• Maintain a plant-to-plant distance of 10 cm and row-to-row distance of 20 cm for optimal growth.
• Apply 40 kg nitrogen, 20 kg phosphorus, and 25 kg potash per acre during field preparation and use Strom-30 to control weeds 20-25 days after transplanting.

Why It Matters: Timely transplanting and scientific methods are crucial for a successful and profitable onion harvest.