- Problem: Non availability of good quality seeds in Onion hinders the productivity level in onion. Local Varieties are more susceptible to purple blotch and sucking pests.
Source of technology : AICRP on Onion, RC, Hiriyur
Characteristics of technology: Bhima Super variety is a Red onion type suitable for Kharif and late kharif. Duration of 100-120 days it gives yield upto 40-45 ton/ha
KVK interventions: KVK has conducted demonstration in 10 farmers field at Rameshwara, Nyamathi Hobli. Given all the package of practices including seed treatment, use of yellow sticky traps and IPDM measures. KVK also facilitated the seed production with the help of FPO.
Yield and BC ratio
