Onion seeds of variety 'Bomb red' was planted on October, 2013/14 each plot was consists of 2 X 3m with 1m alley
between the plot and block to minimize interference. The onion was planted at a spacing of 20 X 10cm, between rows and plant, respectively. Di ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and UREA fertilizers were applied at recommended
rate and all agronomic practices were undertaken. Visual observation of onion