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Onion Varieties
released by IIHR

Arka Kalyan:
This high yielding variety (35-45t/ha) has deep red, globe shaped bulbs. It is moderately resistant to purple blotch disease and is preferred for cultivation during Kharif season.

Duration of the crop is 140 days.

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Arka Kirthiman
High yielding F1 hybrid
Medium size bulbs with globe shape and firm texture
Bulbs red to light red in colour
Bulb weight : 120 -125 g
Long storage life (4-5 months)
Suitable for Kharif and Rabi season
Duration : 125-130 days
Bulb Yield: 45 t/ha

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Arka Lalima:
High yielding F1 hybrid
Medium to big sized bulbs with globe shape and firm texture
Bulbs red to dark red in colour
Bulb weight: 120-130g
Long storage life (4-5 months)
Suitable for Kharif and Rabi seasons
Duration :130-140 days

Bulb yield: 47 t/ha

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Arka Akshay :
Synthetic Onion

It is a tri-parental synthetic variety
Bulb colour : Dark Red
Bulb shape: Globe
Average bulb weight: 115 g
Crop duration : 130 days
Average yield : 45 t/ha

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Arka Bheem: 
Synthetic Onion

It is a tri-parental synthetic variety
Bulb colour: Red to pinkish red
Bulb shape : Elongated globe
Average bulb weight: 120 g
Crop duration: 130 days
Average yield: 47 t/ha

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Arka Niketan:

Medium sized, globe shaped bulbs of this high yielding variety have attractive red colored scales.
Average yield: 33 to 40t/ha
It has excellent storage quality and can be successfully grown both in Rabi and Kharif seasons.
Crop duration is about 145 days.