Monthly advisory of onion and garlic crop for the month of June 2026Onion Varieties
Bhima Light Red
Bhima Light Red
Medium maturing variety with light red globe bulbs, thin neck, and excellent storage qualities.
Recommended States: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Maturity: 115 days after transplanting
Yield: 385 q/ha
Bhima Dark Red
Bhima Dark Red
Uniqueness: Bulb attains immediate dark red color after harvest, early and uniform maturity and comparatively less doubles and bolters
Plant: Semi-erect height 55-60cm, 9-11 medium green leaves, leaf diameter 1.4-1.6cm , pseudostem lenth 6-7 cm, pseudostem dialmete 1.2-1.4 cm and no foliage cranking.
Bulb: Dark red, flat-globe, thin neck thicknessm, polar diameter 4.0-4.2 cm, equatorial diameter 4.5-4.0 cm, medium rings purplish flesh, medium adherence of skin, exerted root disc, symmetrical bulb, single axis and non- splitting types
Recommended Season and Region: Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu, Karnataka, Madhya Prades, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
Season:
Maturity: 100-110 days after transplanting
Bolting: Less than 5%
Average Yield: 22-24t/ha
Highest Yield: 32t/ha
Storability: Kharif harvest can be stored up to 2 months
Total Soluble Solides: 10-11° Brix
Reaction to Major Pests: Field tolerant to thrips and foliar diseases
Bhima Raj
Bhima Raj
Uniqueness: Attractive dark red bulbs, uniform neck fall, can be grown in all the three seasons
Plant: Erect, height 45-50 cm, 8-12 dark green leaves, leaf diameter 0.8-1.0 cm, pseudostem length 6-8 cm, pseudosem diameter 1.4-1.6 cm and no foliage cranking
Bulb: Dark red, globose, neck thickness medium, polar diameter 4.0-4.5 cm, medium ring raddish flesh, weak adherence of skin, exerted root disc symmetrical bulb single axis and non-splitting types
Recommended Season and Region:
- For kharif and late kharif : Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra
- For rabi : Delhi, Gujarat ,Haryana and Rajasthan
Season:
Maturity: 100-105 days transplanting (Kharif ),115-120 days after transplanting (late kharif and rabi)
Bolting: Less than 5% during late kharif and rabi
Average Yield: 24-26t/ha (kharif), 40-50t/ha (late kharif) and 25-30t/ha (rabi)
Highest Yield: 30t/ha (kharif), 45t/ha (late kharif), 40t/ha (rabi)
Storability: Late kharif harvest can be stored up to 4months and rabi harvest for 2-3 months
Total Soluble Solides: 10-11° Brix
Reaction to Major Pests: Field tolerant to thrips and foliar diseases
Bhima Red
Bhima Red
Uniqueness: Attractive red bulbs, can be grown in all the three seasons
Plant: Semi-erect, height 40-50 cm, 8-10 medium green eaves, leaf diameter 0.9-1.1 cm, pseudostem length 6-8 cm, pseudostem diameter 1.4-1.6 cm and weak foliage cranking
Bulb:Red, flat-globe, neck thickness medium, polar diameter4.0-4.2 cm, equatorial diameter 4.4-4.8 cm, thin ring, reddish flesh, medium adherence of skin, exerted root disc, symmetrical bulb, single axis and non-splitting types
Recommended Season and Region:
- For Kharif:Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
- For Late Kharif:Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra
- For Rabi: Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Season:
Maturity:105-110 days after transplanting (Kharif),110-120 days after transplanting (late kharif and rabi)
Bolting: Almost no bolters during kharif and rabi whereas less than5% during late kharif
Average Yield: 19-21t/ha (kharif),45-50 t/ha(late kharif), 39t/ha(rabi)
Highest Yield:28t/ha (kharif, 60t/ha(late kharif), 39t/ha(rabi)
Storability: Kharif harvest can be stored up to 30-45 days, late kharif harvest up to 4 months and rabi harvest for 3 months
Total Soluble Solides: 10.5-11.5° Brix
Reaction to Major Pests: Field tolerant to thrips and foliar diseases
Bhima Super
Bhima Super
A high-yielding red onion variety ideal for Kharif and Late Kharif seasons, producing mostly single-centered bulbs.
Recommended States: Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Maturity: 120-125 DAT
Yield:
- Kharif: 100-105 days after transplanting
- Late Kharif: 110-120 DAT
Bhima Kiran
Bhima Kiran
A light red onion variety with excellent storage capability, ideal for Rabi season cultivation.
Recommended States: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab
Season:
Maturity: 130 days after transplanting
Yield: Up to 41.5 t/ha
Storage: Up to 3 months (Rabi season)
Bhima Shakti
Bhima Shakti
Plant: Semi-erect, height 50-55 cm, 10-12 medium green leaves, leaf diameter 1.0-1.2 cm, pseudostem length 8-9 cm, pseudostem diameter 1.0-1.2 cm and no foliage cranking
Bulb: Attractive red, globose, thin neck, polar diameter 4.0-4.2 cm, equatorial diameter 4.5-5.0 cm, medium ring, purplish flesh, medium adherence of skin, flat root disc, symmetrical bulb, single axis and non- splitting types
Recommended Season and Region:
- For rabi:Andhra Prades, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Panjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
- For Late Kharif:Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra
Season:
Maturity: 125-135 days after Transplanting (rabi and late kharif)
Bolting:Almost no bolters during rabi whereas less than 5%during late kharif
Average Yield:28-30t/ha (rabi), 35-40t/ha (late kharif)
Highest Yield:45t/ha (rabi, )60t/h (late kharif)
Storability:Late kharif and rabi harvest suitable for storage up to 5-6 months
Total Soluble Solides: 11-12° Brix
Reaction to Major Pests: Moderately tolerant to thrips and field tolerant to foliar diseases
Bhima Shweta
Bhima Shweta
A white onion variety with good TSS content, suitable for both Kharif and Rabi seasons with moderate storage life.
Recommended States: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Maturity:
- 110-120 days after transplanting
Yield:
- Kharif: 18-20 t/ha
- Rabi: 26-30 t/ha
TSS: 11-12°B
Storage: Up to 3 months (Medium keeping quality)
Bhima Shubra
Bhima Shubra
A resilient white onion variety with good TSS content, adaptable to Kharif and Late Kharif seasons with tolerance to environmental fluctuations.
Recommended States: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Maturity:
- Kharif: 110-115 DAT
- Late Kharif: 120-130 DAT
Yield:
- Kharif: 18-20 t/ha
- Late Kharif: 36-42 t/ha
TSS: 10-12°B
Storage: Medium storage capacity, tolerates environmental fluctuations
Bhima Safed
Bhima Safed
A versatile white onion variety (formerly NRCWO-3) with uniform bulbs, suitable for both fresh consumption and processing purposes.
Recommended States: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Maturity:
- 110-120 Days
Yield:
- 185 q/ha (multilocational trials average)
TSS: 11-12°B
Bulb Characteristics:
- Weight: 70-80 g
- Shape: Round to oval
- Color: White
Special Features:
- Less than 5% doubles and bolters
- Dual-purpose (table and processing)
Garlic Varieties
Bhima Omkar
Bhima Omkar
Medium size compact white bulbs with good yield potential.
Recommended States: Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi
Maturity: 120-135 days
Yield: 8-14 t/ha
Note: Susceptible to thrips
Bhima Purple
Bhima Purple
Attractive purple skinned variety with distinctive appearance.
Recommended States: Delhi, UP, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP
Maturity: 120-135 days
Yield: 6-7 t/ha
