{"product_id":"phulkara-onion-seed-1kg-with-better-shelf-life","title":"Phulkara Onion Seed 1kg – Better Shelf Life \u0026 Commercial Onion Variety","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhulkara Onion Seed 1kg \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhulkara Onion Seed 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a well-known short-day onion variety grown in Pakistan for commercial onion production. The variety is particularly suited to irrigated areas of Punjab and is recognized for its \u003cstrong\u003ebetter shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e and suitability for both winter and autumn production. Phulkara can be a useful option for farmers who want a locally established pyaz beej with proven adaptation to Pakistan's onion-growing conditions. For good crop establishment, farmers should pay close attention to nursery timing, transplanting stage, soil preparation, moisture management and plant spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eپھلکارا پیاز کا بیج 1 کلو – پاکستان کے لیے مختصر دنوں والی پیاز کی قسم\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eپھلکارا پیاز کا بیج پاکستان میں تجارتی پیاز کی کاشت کے لیے استعمال ہونے والی معروف قسم ہے۔ یہ مختصر دنوں والی پیاز کی قسم ہے اور پنجاب کے آبپاش علاقوں کے لیے موزوں سمجھی جاتی ہے۔ اس کی نمایاں خصوصیات میں بہتر ذخیرہ کرنے کی صلاحیت اور سردی و خزاں دونوں موسموں میں کاشت کی مناسبت شامل ہے۔ بہتر فصل کے لیے پنیری کی بروقت تیاری، مناسب عمر میں منتقلی، نرم زمین، مناسب نمی اور درست پودوں کے فاصلے کا خیال رکھنا ضروری ہے۔\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara Onion Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-Day Onion Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irrigated Areas of Punjab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter \u0026amp; Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better Shelf Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nursery Raising Followed by Transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits of Phulkara Onion Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-Day Onion Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara is adapted to short-day onion-growing conditions common in Pakistan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Shelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variety is recognized by Punjab Agriculture for better storage characteristics after harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Two Production Seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara is listed as suitable for both winter and autumn onion production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdapted to Punjab Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for irrigated onion-growing areas of Punjab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished Pakistani Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara has been grown commercially in Pakistan for many years and remains a familiar onion variety among growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for Commercial Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for farmers producing onions for fresh market and storage where local growing conditions are appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Farmers Choose Phulkara Onion Variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmers comparing onion varieties usually look at adaptation, growing season, bulb performance, storage ability and market requirements. Phulkara is particularly useful because it is a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-day variety\u003c\/strong\u003e suited to Pakistan's growing conditions and has documented \u003cstrong\u003ebetter shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also suitable for both winter and autumn production, making it relevant for farmers planning onion cultivation across more than one seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmers searching for the \u003cstrong\u003ebest variety of onion seed\u003c\/strong\u003e should not choose only by name. The right variety depends on district, sowing season, irrigation, market requirement and storage plans. Phulkara is a strong local option where its recommended production conditions match the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Sowing Time for Phulkara Onion Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-October to November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e December to January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for winter and autumn onion production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact nursery and transplanting dates can shift according to district, temperature and field conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Punjab Agriculture Department lists Phulkara nursery sowing from mid-October to November and transplanting during December–January for irrigated areas of Punjab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNursery Preparation for Phulkara Onion Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare Fine Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft, well-prepared nursery soil without large clods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Bed Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beds around 18–20 inches wide can be used for manageable nursery preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seed at approximately ½ inch depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the nursery adequately moist during germination but avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedling Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor young plants regularly for weak emergence, disease or excessive crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhulkara Onion Seed Rate \u0026amp; Field Requirement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003eonion seed rate\u003c\/strong\u003e should be planned according to nursery method, germination, target acreage and expected plant population. Local\/non-hybrid onion varieties generally require more seed per acre than hybrid varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan total seed quantity according to acreage and nursery establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Losses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow for normal germination and seedling losses when calculating field requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop-Specific Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the correct Phulkara seed rate for your acreage and nursery method, contact IR Farm consultancy before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOnion Transplanting \u0026amp; Plant Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedling Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion seedlings are generally suitable for transplanting at around 35–45 days where growth is healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine-to-Line Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches can be maintained between planting lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-to-Plant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches can be maintained between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant into properly prepared and sufficiently moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent spacing helps maintain an organized plant population across the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Field Preparation for Phulkara Onion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer well-drained sandy loam or similar workable soil for onion cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessively hard or compacted soil because it can restrict normal bulb development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a fine and level field before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain suitable soil moisture during crop establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged waterlogging around onion roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fertilizer according to soil fertility, crop stage and local recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhulkara Onion Storage Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strongest documented characteristics of Phulkara is its \u003cstrong\u003ebetter shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e. This can be useful for farmers who do not plan to sell the complete harvest immediately after lifting. Good storage performance, however, also depends on crop maturity, curing, bulb condition, temperature, humidity and storage management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernment and agricultural sources identify Phulkara as a short-day variety with comparatively useful storage characteristics, making it relevant for farmers who consider post-harvest handling when selecting onion seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhulkara Seed Price in Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhulkara seed price\u003c\/strong\u003e and general \u003cstrong\u003eonion seed rate\u003c\/strong\u003e in the market can change according to season, stock availability and seed supply. Farmers searching for \u003cstrong\u003ePhulkara seed rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhulkara seed in Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e or the latest onion seed price should check the current price displayed on the IR Farm product page before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this product is supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003e1kg pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, farmers can compare the current price per pack when planning nursery costs and total acreage requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Phulkara Onion Seed Online from IR Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmers looking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Phulkara seed\u003c\/strong\u003e in Pakistan can order Phulkara Onion Seed 1kg from IR Farm. This product is suitable for growers specifically searching for Phulkara pyaz beej for commercial onion cultivation, winter or autumn production and storage-oriented farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the latest Phulkara seed price, stock availability, onion seed rate or nursery and transplanting guidance, contact IR Farm on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923000698466\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e0300-0698466\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Phulkara Onion Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What is Phulkara Onion Seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara is a short-day onion variety grown in Pakistan. It is suitable for irrigated areas of Punjab and is recognized for better shelf life and suitability for winter and autumn production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What is the best sowing time for Phulkara Onion Seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punjab Agriculture lists nursery sowing from mid-October to November, followed by transplanting from December to January. Exact timing can vary with local weather and district conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Is Phulkara a good onion variety for storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Better shelf life is one of the documented characteristics of the Phulkara onion variety. Actual storage life still depends on proper maturity, curing and storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Is Phulkara suitable for autumn onion cultivation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Phulkara is a short-day variety and is listed as suitable for both winter and autumn onion production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What is the Phulkara seed price in Pakistan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phulkara seed price can change according to season, availability and market conditions. Check the latest price shown on the IR Farm product page or contact IR Farm for the current Phulkara seed rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IR Farm Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50523070038260,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4310\/1684\/files\/ONION_SEED_PHULKARA.webp?v=1790163654","url":"https:\/\/irfarm.com\/products\/phulkara-onion-seed-1kg-with-better-shelf-life","provider":"IR Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}