How to grow successful crop of rabi onion

摘要

India is the second largest producer of onion in the world with 16 per cent area and 10 per cent of world production. It is highly valued for its flavour and nutritional value. Onion is grown as vegetable as well as spice. India is the second largestproducer of onion in the world with 16 per cent area and 10 per cent of world production. It is highly valued for its flavour and nutritional value. Pungency in onion is due to a volatile oil allyl-propyl disulphide and nutraceutical properties due to quercetin. To raise a successful crop of onion during rabi season recommended varieties and cultural practices should be followed.