Onion is a very common crop grown all over India.

To grow onions quickly in India, start by preparing the soil. Onions prefer sandy loam soil that is well-drained and has plenty of organic matter. Add compost or manure to the soil to improve drainage and increase fertility. Plant the onion seeds in rows about 15cm apart, and water them well.

The general crop-cycle for onions - The first crop cycle is ready to harvest from November to January. And, the second crop cycle is ready to harvest from January to May.

Onion varieties are suitable to cultivate during kharif & Rabi seasons. 

• For Kharif crops – It has a total crop period of 135 days, and transplantation happens between August and the first week of October. 
• For Rabi crops – Nursery preparation typically starts in November and until December. Furthermore, the plants are transplanted in January or February. 

However, growing usually depends upon growing location & weather conditions which directly impact the growing plant.