Onion is the oldest known and most important vegetable crop often known as Queen of the Kitchen. Growing Onions at home is not a big deal. Onions are easy to grow and needs only less space. And this is the best season of the year to grow onions at home. The cool nights and warmer days and less rainfall during October-November make this season an ideal one for growing Onions. Onion commonly known as bulb onion or common onion is scientifically known as Allium cepa. The leaves of onion are hollow and narrow and the base enlarges to form the bulb. It has outer scaly leaves and inner fleshy leaves which are edible. The bulb is purple, yellow or white. Other members of the family are garlic, scallion, shallot, leek and chive and can be cultivated in a similar way. Apart from Onion bulbs, its leaves and stalks are also edible and nutritious. Onion is packed with nutrients and antioxidants and is reported to have many health benefits.

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