Onion Orange Seeds 🧅🌱

Onion Orange Seeds produce light orange bulbs that are small, ovalish-round in shape and weigh around 80-90 grams. These onions have a high water content, making them juicy and flavorful. They mature in 135-145 days from sowing, making them perfect for fresh use and culinary purposes. Including onions in your diet provides numerous health benefits, such as improving heart health, boosting bone density, and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. This variety is ideal for home gardens and local markets.

About This Item 🌿

• Type of Seeds: Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated, and Non-GMO
• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Hours of Sunlight: Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Where to Grow: Suitable for gardens, kitchen gardens, or large pots
• Growing Season: Best sown from March to May
• Seeds Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch deep
• Ideal Climate: Warm and sunny conditions
• Plant Height: Grows up to 1-1.5 feet tall
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: Use balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks
• Life Span: Annual plant (grows and produces in one season)
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 18-25°C
• Harvesting Time: Ready to harvest in 135-145 days
• Maintenance Required: Low; requires regular watering
• Watering Frequency: Keep the soil consistently moist
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: Use a 12-15 inch grow bag

What Size Grow Bag is Best 

• 15 x 15  Hdpe Grow bag  (W*H)
• 18 x 18  Hdpe Grow bag  (W*H)
• 12 x 12  Hdpe Grow Bag (W*H)
• 24 x 12   Grow Bags (W*H)

Growing Season in India 🇮🇳🌞

In India, Onion Orange Seeds are best sown from March to May when the weather is warm and sunny. These plants thrive in loose, nutrient-rich soil and grow well in sunny areas, ensuring high-quality bulbs for fresh use.

How to Grow in Pots 🪴

1. Choose a Pot: Use a pot that is at least 12-15 inches wide and deep.
2. Soil Preparation: Fill the pot with loose, well-draining soil mixed with compost.
3. Sowing Depth: Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in the soil.
4. Sunlight: Place the pot in a sunny spot with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
5. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid over-watering.
6. Spacing: Ensure enough space between plants to avoid overcrowding.

Seeds Sowing Method 🌾

• Preparation: Use loose, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Sowing: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and space the plants 6-8 inches apart.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting.
• Germination: Seeds will sprout in 7-14 days.
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings when they are 4-6 inches tall with 2-3 true leaves.

Plant Care Tips 🍀

• Sunlight: Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
• Fertilization: Apply balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.
• Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves to promote healthy growth.
• Support and Spacing: Space the plants properly to allow good airflow.
• Pest Control: Check for pests like onion flies and treat promptly.
• Disease Prevention: Avoid over-watering to prevent root rot.

How to Fertilize Plants:

1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers: When the plants start flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers. This helps the plants produce more High Yield

2. Use Organic Fertilizers: Feed your  plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or cow manure.

3. Regular Feeding: Apply fertilizers at regular intervals, ideally every 20-25 day

Special Features 🌟

Onion Orange produces small, juicy bulbs that are rich in essential nutrients. The light orange color and high water content make these onions ideal for culinary use. This variety is known for its sweet flavor and long storage life, making it a favorite for fresh use or cooking.

Benefits/Uses 🍽️

Onions are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and sulphur, making them highly beneficial for heart health and maintaining blood sugar levels. They are rich in vitamins such as A, B6, C, and E, making them an essential part of a healthy diet. Including these onions in your meals can help lower the risk of various cancers and improve bone density.

Precautions While Growing ⚠️

When growing Onion Orange Seeds, ensure the soil is loose and well-draining. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Monitor for pests and diseases to keep the plants healthy.

Common Problems Affecting Plants and Solutions 🐛❗

Common issues include pests like onion flies and diseases like white rot. To prevent these problems, ensure good airflow around the plants and use organic pest control methods. Remove affected leaves to avoid disease spread.