3 applications of Boom Flower® @ 2 ml/liter of water increased the marketable yield of Onion by 12.32%
Salient Findings
- Boom Flower® increased the height of the plant by 11.36%
- Increased the bulb size by 17.62%
- Increased the marketable onion yield by 12.32%
- Increased the TSS content by 5.66%
- Increased the quality of the Onion appreciably
- Decreased the storage loss at the end of 2 months
Source: National Horticulture Research and Development Foundation, Nasik, Maharashtra, India.
Suggested Spray Schedule for Onion
The application will vary depending on the duration of the crop
Crop | Duration | BF Dose | Application | Schedule | Remarks |
Direct sown | 100 days | 2 ml / lit of water | 1st spray | 30 DAS | Improves root growth |
2nd spray | 45 DAS | Improves bulb formation | |||
3rd spray | 60 DAS | Increases bulb size and yield |