Introduction
Onion is a swollen edible bulb used as a vegetable, having a pungent taste and smell and composed of several concentric layers. Onion is rich in phosphorus, calcium and carbohydrates and is one of the important condiments widely used in all households all the year round. In fact, the medicinal properties of onions have been recognized since ancient times, when they were used to treat ailments like headaches, heart disease and mouth sores.
Uses
Onion is a key ingredient in making:
- Sauce
- Paste
- Hair oil.
- Soap
Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria
Production = 244866 MT, Import = 0, Export = 673. (Source: FAOSTAT)
Growing OnionsÂ
Onions are easy to grow. They perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soils in full sun. Heavy soils can be improved by incorporating organic matter, such as compost, into the soil. Onions require higher fertility levels than most other vegetables.
Duration and Season
Onions are usually cultivated in November or December and it takes about 3 to 4 months to reach maturity. Due to the climate in the Northern part of the country, 100% of the onions consumed in Nigeria are produced in North.
Sowing and harvest period
Onions are a long crop, and they require 100-120 days from seed to harvest of a full bulb. From transplants or sets, you harvest in 60-80 days.
Main Producing States in Nigeria.
- Kano
- Kaduna
- Jigawa
- Sokoto
- Plateau
- Bauchi
- Kebbi.
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