The plants produce globe-shaped bulbs with an appealing deep red/purple appearance and moderate pungency, making them suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, salads, curries, and multiple culinary applications. Its balanced flavour profile and attractive bulb colour make it highly preferred in retail and wholesale vegetable markets.
Nashik Red matures within approximately 95 days after transplanting and offers reliable performance under suitable agroclimatic conditions. The bulbs possess good storage quality for around 2–3 months, helping farmers manage transportation and market supply efficiently.
This onion variety is suitable for commercial cultivation and is widely cultivated due to its consistent yield potential, marketability, and consumer acceptance.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Shape | Globe |
| Colour | Deep Red / Purple |
| Pungency | Moderate |
| Duration | 95 Days After Transplanting |
| Storage | 2–3 Months |
| Seed Rate/Acre | 3 Kg |
Key Features of Nashik Red Onion
- Attractive deep red to purple onion bulbs
- Globe-shaped uniform bulb size
- Moderate pungency suitable for versatile cooking
- Good market demand and consumer preference
- Reliable storage and transportation quality
- Suitable for commercial onion farming
Benefits for Farmers
- Better market value due to attractive bulb colour
- Uniform bulb quality and harvesting
- Reliable maturity and productivity
- Suitable for transportation and fresh markets
- Strong demand in wholesale and retail supply chains
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