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Bulb Onion is one of the most widely grown & consumed vegetables in Kenya. It is a biennial plant but considered an annual because it is harvested in its first growing stage. It is a profitable crop. However, it requires a lot of labor during transplanting and weeding. It is an important spice for foods when cooked or served raw. Used to make pickles or chutneys. It is rich in Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6 & B9, Vitamin E and has medicinal properties<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We the Onion Doctor offer high-quality seedlings which gives assured healthy bulbs and a good yield, in a competitive price, you can also purchase your ready bulb from us in a very competitive price . We offer any variety of your choice . Do not hesitate to reach to use for a quotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Common Varieties<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u201cBombay Red\u201d and \u201cRed Creole\u201d are the most common varieties in Kenya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRed Creole<\/strong>\u201d: \u2022 A popular variety which produces red, flat-round, globular bulbs \u2022 It has very pungent taste \u2022 Maturity: 150 days after transplanting \u2022 Excellent in storage \u2022 Yield Potential: 16,000kg per acre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBombay Red<\/strong>\u201d: \u2022 Variety for dry and warmer conditions \u2022 Produces small to medium sized bulbs, which are globe shaped, Deep purple red color and very pungent \u2022 Maturity: 150 days from transplanting \u2022 Yield Potential: 16,000kg per acre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNeptune F1<\/strong>\u201d \u2022 High yielding \u2022 Firm shinning red bulbs, good pungency \u2022 Good for salads, red-skin, flattened globe-shape \u2022 Mid-late maturing,(110 -120 days) \u2022 , 5-6 months storage period \u2022 Pink root resistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimal Ecological Requirements:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rainfall 500 \u2013 700 mm of rainfall annually .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing Temperature 15 \u2013 30 0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soils \u2022 Fertile and well drained soil \u2022 pH range 6.0 \u2013 6.8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onion Doctor supports small holder farmers across Africa with quality and affordable Onion and Garlic seedlings, Onion seedlings, Farm planning services, Soil testing, Drip irrigation installation and maintenance, Agronomic support, Onion and Garlic value pack, Farm management, E-extension and on-farm training for farmers to optimize on yields and get maximum profits.<\/p>\n\r\n