Onion Red Seeds (WINTER)لال پیاز

Approx 200 Seeds in the pack

Red Onion (لال پیاز) is a popular and essential kitchen vegetable known for its deep red color, strong aroma, and sweet-spicy flavor. This variety produces firm, round bulbs with glossy red skin and excellent storage quality.

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins B & C, and beneficial compounds, red onions are perfect for salads, curries, and chutneys. They are easy to grow and thrive well in Pakistan’s climate.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Loose, fertile, and well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.

2. Sowing Time (Pakistan):
Best time for sowing is October to December.

3. Sowing Method:

• Start seeds in a nursery bed.

• Transplant seedlings after 5–6 weeks when they reach 5–6 inches tall.

• Space plants 4–5 inches apart in rows 12–15 inches apart.

4. Watering:
Keep soil moist during bulb formation, but avoid overwatering. Reduce watering near harvest time to prevent rotting.

5. Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

6. Germination Time:
Seeds germinate in 7–12 days under ideal conditions.

7. Harvesting:

• Ready for harvest in 100–120 days after transplanting.

• Harvest when the tops turn yellow and fall over.

• Dry bulbs in shade before storing.

Features & Benefits:

• Deep red, glossy bulbs with firm texture

• Excellent flavor and long storage life

• High-yielding and disease-resistant variety

• Ideal for salads, cooking, and pickles

• Perfect for home and commercial gardening