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भा.कृ.अनु.प-प्याज एवं लहसुन अनुसंधान निदेशालय

ICAR-DIRECTORATE OF ONION AND GARLIC RESEARCH

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Onion 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:
Rabi
Maturity: 115 days after transplanting
Yield: 385 q/ha

Bhima Dark Red

Bhima Dark Red

Attractive dark red flat globe bulbs with good market appeal and consistent yields.

Recommended States: Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Kharif
Maturity: 95-100 DAT
Yield: 20-22 t/ha

Bhima Raj

Bhima Raj

Dark red onion with single centered bulbs and thin neck, suitable for multiple seasons.

Recommended States: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat (Kharif); Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi (Rabi)
Season:
Kharif Late Kharif Rabi
Maturity: 120-125 DAT
Yield: 25-30 t/ha

Bhima Red

Bhima Red

A versatile onion variety suitable for Kharif, Late Kharif, and Rabi seasons, with good storage life in Rabi.

Recommended States: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Season:
Kharif Late Kharif Rabi
Maturity:
  • Kharif: 105-110 days after transplanting
  • Late Kharif & Rabi: 110-120 DAT
Yield:
  • Kharif: 19-21 t/ha
  • Late Kharif: 48-52 t/ha
  • Rabi: 30-32 t/ha
Storage: Up to 3 months (Rabi season)

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:
Kharif Late Kharif
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:
Rabi
Maturity: 130 days after transplanting
Yield: Up to 41.5 t/ha
Storage: Up to 3 months (Rabi season)

Bhima Shakti

Bhima Shakti

A high-yielding red onion variety with excellent storage capacity, suitable for Late Kharif and Rabi seasons.

Recommended States: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
Season:
Rabi Late Kharif
Maturity:
  • 130 days after transplanting (both seasons)
Yield: Up to 41.5 t/ha
Storage:
  • Late Kharif: 45.9 t/ha
  • Rabi: 42.7 t/ha

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:
Kharif Rabi
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:
Rabi Late Kharif
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 Shubra

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:
Rabi Late Kharif
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