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Approx. 200 seeds per pack.
Grow Nasarpuri Onion, a traditional onion selection producing flavourful red to reddish-purple bulbs suitable for fresh use and everyday Pakistani cooking.
Excellent for curries, salads, gravies, pickles, chutneys, frying and a wide range of traditional dishes.
Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, open soil and larger grow bags.
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Suitable Temperature: 15°C–25°C
Best Sowing Season: September - November
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Nasarpuri Onion belongs to the species Allium cepa.
It is grown primarily for its edible bulbs and is valued for its:
Plants initially develop upright green leaves before gradually forming enlarged bulbs at soil level.
Nasarpuri Onion can be grown from seed by:
Nursery & transplanting – the preferred method for controlled spacing and uniform plants.
Direct sowing – possible where soil preparation and weed management are suitable.
Bulb size, shape, skin colour, pungency, maturity and storage quality may vary according to seed strain, climate, day length and crop management.
Nasarpuri Onions are especially suitable for:
Both fresh and cooked onions provide a characteristic savoury flavour to dishes.
Young green leaves may also be used in cooking while the plants are still developing.
G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗
Suitable for growing a small group of onion plants.
G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗
Provides sufficient depth and growing space for several plants.
G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗
Recommended for growing a larger group of Nasarpuri Onions with proper spacing.
Because onions develop relatively shallow root systems, the wide growing surface of G-24 is particularly useful for group planting.
Use fertile, loose and well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter.
A practical GREEN GARDENS mix can be:
50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil) + 50% Vermicompost 🔗
Onions prefer:
An approximate soil pH of:
6.0–7.0
is suitable.
Avoid hard, compacted or continuously waterlogged soil because it can interfere with healthy bulb development.
For home gardening, Nasarpuri Onion seeds can first be raised in:
Sow seeds approximately:
0.5–1 cm deep
Cover lightly with fine soil.
Water gently after sowing.
Keep the surface consistently moist during germination.
Seeds generally germinate within:
7–14 days
under suitable conditions.
Maintain approximately:
15°C–25°C
during germination and early establishment where possible.
Avoid allowing the seedbed to dry completely.
After germination, provide:
Do not overwater.
Allow seedlings to develop strong upright leaves before transplanting.
Transplant seedlings when they are:
Strong, established and approximately pencil-thin
or when they have developed several healthy leaves.
Handle roots carefully during transplanting.
Plant seedlings at approximately the same depth they were growing in the nursery.
Avoid planting too deeply because the developing bulb needs space near the soil surface.
Provide:
6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Full sunlight supports:
Avoid deep shade.
For bulb production, maintain approximately:
8–10 cm between plants
Wider spacing generally allows larger bulbs to develop.
Allow approximately:
20–30 cm between rows
where space permits.
Avoid overcrowding because closely spaced plants tend to produce smaller bulbs.
Maintain consistent moisture during:
Water when the upper soil begins to dry.
Avoid:
As bulbs approach maturity, reduce excessive watering.
Before planting, incorporate GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗.
Onions benefit from fertile soil during early vegetative growth.
Balanced nutrition helps develop:
Avoid excessive nitrogen later in the crop because it can encourage excessive leaf growth and delay bulb maturity.
Keep onion beds free from weeds.
Onions have relatively shallow roots and compete poorly with aggressive weeds.
Remove weeds carefully by hand to avoid damaging:
Early weed control is especially important.
As plants mature, the base begins enlarging into a bulb.
Do not pile heavy soil over developing bulbs.
Allow the upper portion of mature bulbs to remain naturally near the soil surface.
Bulb development is influenced by:
Apply a light organic mulch around established plants.
Mulching helps:
Avoid placing thick mulch directly against developing bulbs.
Inspect plants regularly for:
Good spacing, crop hygiene and proper drainage help reduce disease pressure.
Avoid prolonged waterlogging and excessive overhead irrigation.
Young plants can be harvested early for:
Green onion / spring onion-style use
Harvest while the stems are tender and before full bulb development.
This is optional when the primary goal is mature bulb production.
Bulbs are generally ready to harvest when:
Reduce watering as plants approach maturity.
Lift bulbs carefully from the soil.
Avoid cutting or bruising them.
After harvesting, cure onions in a:
Dry, shaded and well-ventilated location
Allow:
Once properly cured:
Do not store damaged or wet bulbs with healthy onions.
G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗
G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗
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