RABI CROPS
Onion
Onion is one of India’s most important commercial vegetable crops and is widely consumed as a culinary ingredient throughout the country.
India is among the world’s leading onion-producing nations, supplying both domestic and export markets.
Onion cultivation generates substantial employment and income through production, storage, processing, and marketing.
Why Your Onion Needs Phosphorus?
Robust Early
Establishment
Phosphorus encourages vigorous root growth and early plant establishment, enabling efficient nutrient absorption.
Superior Bulb
Development
Adequate phosphorus supports bulb initiation, bulb enlargement, and uniform bulb development, leading to higher yields.
Extended Post-
Harvest Quality
Balanced phosphorus nutrition improves bulb quality, maturity, and storage life while enhancing overall nutrient-use efficiency.
Onion
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
100
P
50
K
50
S
45
Micronutrient
Not applicable
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
109
The Best Way to Apply
Apply 100% dose as Basal: at the time of sowing. The fertilizers should be mixed into the soil before transplanting.
Selected State: Maharashtra
Major Growing States: Maharashtra, Gujarat
