Monthly advisory of onion and garlic crop for the month of June 2025
Bhima Shubhra - The King of Onion
About Bhima Shubhra
White Onion is preferred over red onion in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR) developed a high yielding white onion variety 'Bhima Shubhra'. This variety was recommended in the workshop of All India Network Research Project on Onion and Garlic at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Kalyani during 18-19th April 2013 for cultivation in kharif and late kharif seasons.
Key Features
- Matures in 110-115 days (kharif) and 120-130 days (late kharif)
- High yielding white onion variety
- Produces uniform sized bulbs without doubles or bolters
- Excellent market quality and demand
Farmer Success Story
Shri Namdeorao Adhau from Patur, Akola (Maharashtra) purchased 5 kg seed of 'Bhima Shubhra' from DOGR and sowed onion crop on 1.25 acre area on raised bed as per recommended technology of DOGR. He obtained a record marketable yield of 21 tonnes/acre of good quality bulbs with uniform size and without doubles and bolters.
He earned a net profit of Rs. 2.5 lakhs by marketing the produce of 'Bhima Shubhra'. Impressed by the performance, he formed a group of about 300 farmers from twelve villages promoting cultivation in over 750 acres.
National Recognition
Shri Adhau displayed 'Bhima Shubhra' at KRISHI VASANT exhibition at CICR, Nagpur during 9-13th February, 2014. Hon'ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee was impressed by the quality and remarked it as the 'King of Onion'. Most farmers in the group now earn over ₹1.0 lakh/acre with this variety.
