Fresh Onion - Shape: Oval

Fresh Onion

Origin: Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Scientific Name: Allium cepa

Common Names: Nashik Onion, Indian Red Onion

Description:

Nashik onions are well-known across India and globally for their distinct reddish-purple color, pungent aroma, and long shelf life. They are mainly of the red onion variety and are cultivated in the fertile volcanic soil of the Nashik region, which gives them their characteristic flavor and firmness.

Key Features:

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  Shape: Round to oval

  
  


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  Size: Medium to large (varies from 40 mm to 70 mm in diameter)

  
  


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  Color: Deep red to purplish-red skin with white flesh and light red rings

  
  


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  Taste: Sharp, spicy flavor when raw; sweetens when cooked

  
  


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  Shelf Life: High (due to lower moisture content)

  
  


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  Storage: Can be stored for 36 months in a well-ventilated dry space

  
  

Seasons:

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  Rabi Crop (harvested in AprilMay) major export quality due to better shelf life

  
  


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  Kharif Crop (harvested in OctoberNovember) for immediate consumption

  
  

Uses:

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  Widely used in Indian cooking gravies, curries, salads, pickles

  
  


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  Suitable for dehydration and export

  
  


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  Ideal for long-distance transport due to its firm texture and durability

  
  

Export Destinations:

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  Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe