Print This PageGulmohar Onion
Soil: Well drained sandy loam is suitable.
Sowing time: Aug-Nov.
Transplanting: 40-45 days after sowing.
Spacing: Row to Row : 10 cm, Plant to Plant : 10 cm.
Seed Rate: 2.0 kg / acre.
Preparation of Main field: Deep ploughing of main followed by a 1-2 harrowing.
- Add 7-8 tones per acre well decomposed FYM followed by harrowing to mix in the soil thoroughly.
- Apply basal dose of Fertilizer at the time of transplanting.
- Irrigate the field and transplant the seedlings.
Chemical Fertilizers: Fertilizer application varies with soil fertility.
- Apply basal dose at the time of planting: 30:30:30 NPK kg / acre
- Apply top dressing 20 days after sowing: 25:25:25 NPK kg / acre
- Apply top dressing 45-50 days after planting: 00:00:25 NPK Kg / acre
- Apply Sulphur (Bensulf) in soil 40-50 days after transplanting : 10-15 kg / acre
Plant Protection: Follow the plant protection measures as recommended below and when required:
| Disease / Insect Pest | Chemical Name | Trade Name | Dosage per Liter of Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | |||
| Damping Off | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64%WP |
Ridomil MZ, Master |
2.0 gm Drench |
Carbendazim 50% WP |
Bavistin |
1.0 gm Drench |
|
| Main Field | |||
| Stemphyllium Leaf Blight | Chlorothalanil 50% WP |
Kavach |
2.0 gm |
Mancozeb 75% WP |
DM-45, IM-45 |
2.0 gm |
|
| Purple Blotch | Chlorothalanil 50% WP |
Kavach |
2.0 gm |
Difenoconazole 25% EC |
Score |
1.0 ml |
|
| Twister Disease | Carbendazim 50% WP |
Bavistin |
1.0 gm |
Copper Hydroxide 77% WP |
Kocide 101 |
1.0 gm |
|
| Thrips | Imidacloprid 17.8% SL |
Confidor |
0.3 ml |
Azadirectin |
Econeem, Neemark |
3.0 ml |
|
Monocrotophos 36% EC |
Nuvacron |
1.5 ml |
|
Thiamethoxam 25% WG |
Actara |
0.5 gm |
|
Harvesting: Stop irrigation two weeks before harvest. After harvest keep the bulb in the field for curing for 5- 6 days along with tops. Cover the bulbs to avoid sun scalding. After proper drying remove roots and neck, don’t cut the neck close to bulb.
Special Note:
- The varietal characters & information given here is based on observations recorded at our trial station. Change in place, season, cultural practice may result in variation.
- Excess Nitrogenous fertilizer leads to thick necks & splits.
- Delay in transplanting leads to splits.
