The plants produce globe to flat-globe shaped onions with vibrant red outer skin, making them visually appealing in fresh vegetable markets. The bulbs offer balanced flavour with moderate pungency, making them suitable for salads, curries, cooking, pickles, and daily household use.
Red Star matures within approximately 80–90 days after transplanting, making it an ideal choice for farmers looking for relatively early harvesting and faster market returns. The bulbs possess good storage quality for around 3–4 months and are suitable for transportation and wholesale supply chains.
With a yield potential of approximately 50 quintals per acre, this variety provides reliable production and consistent market demand. Its attractive bulb colour and uniform shape make it suitable for commercial onion farming.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Shape | Globe to Flat Globe |
| Colour | Red |
| Pungency | Moderate |
| Duration | 80–90 Days After Transplanting |
| Storage | 3–4 Months |
| Seed Rate/Acre | 3 Kg |
| Yield Potential/Acre | 50 Qt |
Key Features of Red Star (Onion)
- Attractive red onion bulbs
- Globe to flat-globe bulb shape
- Early maturity with faster harvesting
- Moderate pungency for versatile culinary use
- Good storage and transportation quality
- Suitable for commercial onion farming
Benefits for Farmers
- Faster market returns due to early maturity
- Strong consumer preference for red onions
- Uniform bulb quality and attractive appearance
- Suitable for transportation and wholesale markets
- Reliable productivity under suitable climatic conditions
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