When to Plant Onions in South Africa
What is an onion?
An onion is a round vegetable with a brown skin which belongs to the species of the genus Allium that grows underground.
Why is it called onion?
Onion comes from the Anglo-French word ‘union derived from the Latin ‘unionem’, meaning oneness and unity that reflects the closely layered parts of an onion.
When to plant onions in South Africa?
Onions in South Africa they are planted practically all year round. In the Northern regions South Africa sowing is normally from February to April, April to July in the central region and from July to October in the Southern regions.
How long do onions take to grow in South Africa?
It takes six to eight months for onions to be mature for harvest.
How can I plant onions in South Africa?
1. Prepare the land by constructing raised beds and add compost.
2. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed and 5 – 10 cm apart from each other.
3. Water the plant to a depth of an inch/2.5 cm in the morning once a week.
4. Apply fertilizer of about 60Kg from 7-8 weeks prior to harvest.
Overwatered onions quickly develop yellow foliage and begins to rot hence it is not recommended.
Do onions multiply when planted?
One bulb of onion, when planted, grows and divides into a clump of several more bulbs.
What is the cost of 1 kg of onion?
The cost of 1kg of onion is R36.36.
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What are the benefits of consuming onions?
1. Control blood sugar.
2. Boost bone density.
3. Possess antibacterial properties.
4. Boost digestive health.
5. Contains cancer-fighting compounds.
