The onion crop has become an essential plant in contemporary society. Onion is included in almost all food cooked in most households in society. The result has put the crop in demand throughout the year. In addition, new varieties and improvements have been made over the years to improve various aspects of the crop. As a result, onion demand is there all year round, though the prices fluctuate following the forces of demand and supply in the market.

At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of onion farming and be ready to grow or improve your farm!

What will you learn?

THE BASICS - Learn about proper growing regions, farm setup and seed selection.

NURSERY DEVELOPMENT - Understand proper nursery setup and management to ensure maximum germination.

ONION DEVELOPMENT STAGES - Learn about the various development stages (transplanting to harvest), crop care and proper management practices to ensure maximum output.

ECONOMICS & MARKETS - Understand the economics and cash needs of the business and how to prepare to source a reliable market.

Lessons Include:
1. Introduction to onion farming
2. Growing regions and seed selection

3. Nursery Establishment

4. Watering and Land Preparation

5. Different growth stages

6. Bulb initiation and bulbing

7. Bulb development

8. Bulb Maturity
9. Curing stage

10. Harvesting and storage

11. Finding market

12. Economics of production

13. Expert tips and crop

Student Testimonials

"I once planted onions, but they did not do well now. After the course, l have known the mistakes l made. l believe the next season l plant onions they will do very well."

"Very insightful but very simple to follow. I urge all farmers or potential farmers to take these courses seriously."

"The courses are great, and the deliveries are excellent. The facilitators are wonderful."