Evaluation of onion (Allium Cepa L.) varieties for its suitability in Bundelkhand Region

Abstract

In order to identify suitable Rabi onion varieties for Lalitpur district, an experiment was laid out during 2018-19. Two high yielding onion varieties were tested with four replications in comparison to that of local variety being grown by the farmers of the area. Different treatments included onion variety Agrifound Light Red (T1), NHRDF Red 3 (T2) and local variety Lalima (T3). The results revealed that highest plant height (59.29 cm) was reported from in Agrifound Light Red and the lowest in local variety (35.2 cm). Similarly, onion variety NHRDF Red-3 recorded maximum number of leaves (10.2), maximum neck thickness (1.62 cm) along with maximum weight of bulb (71.8 g) and marketable yield per hectare (259.5 q). Highest B:C Ratio (2.84) was reported from cultivation of onion variety NHRDF Red-3. It was concluded from the study that onion variety NHRDF Red-3 had better performance in the trial and can be recommended for cultivation in Bundelkhand region.