Dizengoff Onion Sivan F1 Seeds | 25g

Some of the important factors to consider before getting into onion farming include:

• Crop varieties and adaptability
• Target Market and market price
• Soil health
• Manure and fertilizer availability
• Water availability and management (irrigation)
• Production timing

• Nursery establishment and management
• The seedbed should be located in well-drained, friable soil with good water holding capacity and high organic matter content.
• Land should be prepared by thorough ploughings and harrowing.
• Level and pulverize the soil to facilitate the formation of beds (1 meter wide 15 cm high).
• Prior to seed sowing, sterilize the beds by burning rice straw on top or by pouring boiling water to prevent pest and disease infestation.
• Broadcast chicken manure or compost at the rate of 5kgs/M² combined with DAP at 0.5Kg/M².
• Mix seeds with the same amount of sand. Fill the furrows evenly with the sand-seed mix.
• Space 10-15 cm between rows and sow seeds evenly in a row of the depth of ½ inch.
• Irrigation should be applied adequately in the field right after seed sowing.
• Seeds will germinate at about 7-10 days after sowing
• Seedlings are ready for transplanting in about 45 days (6-8 weeks) after sowing.
• Two weeks before transplanting, reduce the shade to improve seedling survival rate in the field