Onion
India is the 2nd largest producer of onions, exporting 2,182,826.23 MT worth ₹3,467.06 crores (USD 497.94 million) in 2018-19. Indian onions, known for their pungency, are exported to countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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| Variety | Characteristics | Crop Maturity | Yield | Cultivation Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrifound Dark Red | Dark red, globular, moderately pungent | 90-100 days | 300 q/ha | – |
| Agrifound Light Red | Light red, globular, thick inner scales | 110-120 days | 300-350 q/ha | – |
| NHRDF Red | Dark red, globular | 110-120 days | 250-300 q/ha | Rabi in Northern, Central, Western |
| Agrifound White | White, globular, silvery tight skin | 110-120 days | 250-300 q/ha | Late Kharif, Rabi in several states |
| Agrifound Rose | Scarlet red, flattish round | 95-110 days | 250-300 q/ha | Kharif in Andhra; Year-round in Karnataka |
| Agrifound Red | Light red bulblets, 5-6 per cluster | – | – | Kharif, Rabi in South India |
| Pusa Ratnar | Red, globular, less pungent, avg storage | Exposed at maturity | 30 t/ha | Rabi |
| Pusa Red | Bronze-red, medium-sized, flat to globular | 140-145 days | – | Late Kharif, Rabi in Maharashtra |
| Pusa White Round | White, roundish or flat, good for storage | 130-135 days | – | – |