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Onion

Pyaaz / Ulligadda

A long-haul bulb crop. Not fast, but storable and steadily in demand.

bulbmediumseasonalMild WinterMonsoon
60terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 10
  3. TransplantDay 40
  4. First harvestDay 110
  5. Peak harvestDay 120
  6. End of cropDay 140
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Thrips.

  • Day 40
    Transplant seedlingsTransplant

    Move to the final container once true leaves appear.

  • Day 110
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat riskmedium

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Thrips
Common diseases
Purple blotch, Basal rot
Terrace notes

A patience crop with great storage life. Spring onions are a faster, easier alternative if you want quick returns.

  • Transplant pencil-thick seedlings for good bulbing.
  • Stop watering once tops start to fall over.
  • Cure harvested bulbs in shade before storing.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
Medium
Container
15L
15 inch grow bag
Soil depth
20cm
Support
None
1st harvest
110d
Lifecycle
140d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

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Everything you need to grow Onion on your terrace.

Est. setup
₹1,316
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ProtectionOptional
Bio Fungal Control (250ml)
₹279
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