Santire F1
Santire F1
Attractive dark red colour with oval-round uniform bulb


- Attractive dark red bulbs
- Excellent bulb uniformity
- High bolt resistance
| Bulb Color& Shape |
Dark Red color |
| Bulb Size | 170-200 gm |
| Maturity | 125 -130 days after transplating |
| Bolting | High bolting resistance |
| Storability | Only for Fresh markers |
| Soil | Well drained sandy loam |
| pH | 6 to 7 |
| Temperature (°C) | 18°C to 24°C |
| Plant Population (Per Acre) | 3,00,000 |
| Spacing (cm) | 15X10 |
| Land preparation | Field should be ploughed and disked properly to eliminate debris and soil clods. Organic manures approximately FYM 15 t/aha or poultry manure/vermicompost 7.5 t/ha should be incorporated at the time of last ploughing. |
| Sowing Season | North: Mid Oct - Nov |
| Best Practices |
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| Irrigation | Immediate irrigation after transplanting followed by 7-10 days interval depending upon soil and weather conditions is recommended. Irrigation intervals are wider during vegetative state. Withholding irrigation at 10-15 days before harvesting is recommended. |
| Nutrient Management (N:P:K) |
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| Harvesting | Harvesting at one week after 50% top fall. After harvesting, cure the bulbs under shade and then cut the leaves 2-2.5 cm above the bulb after complete drying. Bulbs are stored in a well ventilated and dry place. |
| Pest & Disease and it's control |
Pests:
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| States |
Rabi season: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana & Punjab. |


