Shop onion seeds for growing mature bulbs, fresh green onions and tender microgreens at home.
Choose from Desi and named local varieties, red and white F1 hybrids, Bunching Onion and Onion Microgreen Seeds. The range covers onions for everyday cooking, salads, pickles, garnishing and fresh green harvests.
Phulkara Onion Seeds
Phulkara is an established onion variety developed for growing in Pakistan. It is valued for mature bulb production and better shelf life, making it useful for growers who want onions that can be stored after harvest.
Punjab Agriculture recommends Phulkara for irrigated areas of Punjab and lists it as suitable for both winter and autumn cultivation. Nursery sowing is generally recommended from mid-October to November, followed by transplanting from December to January.
Choose Phulkara when keeping quality and a recognised local variety are important to your planting plan.
Desi and Local Onion Varieties
Along with Phulkara, the collection includes several other familiar onion varieties:
- Desi Onion: A familiar red to purple onion type for curries, salads, chutneys and everyday cooking.
- Nasarpuri Onion: Produces large, rounded red-purple bulbs with a strong onion flavour.
- Hazari Onion: A local variety producing large reddish-purple bulbs for fresh and cooked dishes.
- Swat Onion: A named onion variety for shoppers specifically looking for Swat onion seeds.
These options are suitable for customers who prefer a particular local variety instead of selecting only by red or white bulb colour.
Red and White F1 Hybrid Onion Seeds
Choose from two hybrid bulb colours:
- Red F1 Hybrid Onion: For growing red onion bulbs used in salads, pickles, curries and everyday dishes.
- White F1 Hybrid Onion: For growing white onion bulbs for fresh use and cooking.
The F1 hybrid label identifies the seed type, but exact bulb size, maturity and growing performance can differ by product. Check the individual listing for its seed quantity and variety details.
Green and Bunching Onion Seeds
Bunching onions are grown mainly for their green leaves and slender white stems rather than large mature bulbs.
They are commonly sold as green onions, spring onions or scallions and are used in salads, soups, stir-fries, omelettes and garnishing.
Choose Bunching Onion Seeds when fresh green stems and leaves are the intended harvest. They can be grown in beds, raised planters, pots and troughs.
Onion Microgreen Seeds
Onion microgreens are harvested as tender young shoots before mature leaves or bulbs develop.
They provide a mild onion flavour for salads, sandwiches and garnishing. They can be sown closely in shallow trays and harvested while young.
Choose the Onion Microgreen Seeds product when you specifically want a tray-grown microgreen harvest rather than mature bulb or bunching onions.
Choosing the Right Onion Seeds
Choose according to the harvest you want:
- Phulkara: A recognised local variety valued for bulb production and keeping quality
- Desi, Nasarpuri, Hazari or Swat: Named onion varieties for mature bulbs
- Red F1 Hybrid: Red onion bulbs
- White F1 Hybrid: White onion bulbs
- Bunching Onion: Fresh green leaves and slender stems
- Onion Microgreens: Tender young shoots grown in trays
Onion Sowing Time in Pakistan
Onion sowing time depends on the selected variety and local growing conditions.
Phulkara nurseries in Punjab are generally sown from mid-October to November, with seedlings transplanted from December to January. Other local and hybrid varieties can have different planting windows, so check the selected product before sowing.
This collection is intended to help shoppers choose onion seeds. For complete nursery preparation, transplanting, spacing, watering and harvesting instructions, use the relevant onion-growing guide.
Growing Onions in Beds and Containers
Bulb onions can be grown in garden beds, raised beds and wide containers with loose, well-draining soil.
For container growing, use a planter at least 8 to 10 inches deep and wide enough to space several plants without crowding them. Bunching onions also grow well in pots and troughs.
Onion microgreens require only a shallow tray because they are harvested before mature bulbs develop.
Related Seed Collections
Browse the complete vegetable seeds collection for more kitchen-garden crops. You can also explore desi vegetable seeds, F1 hybrid vegetable seeds and microgreen seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which onion varieties are available?
The collection includes Desi, Phulkara, Nasarpuri, Hazari, Swat, Red F1 Hybrid and White F1 Hybrid onion seeds. Bunching Onion and Onion Microgreen Seeds are also available for green or young-shoot harvests.
What is special about Phulkara onion?
Phulkara is an established onion variety valued for mature bulb production and better shelf life. Punjab Agriculture lists it as suitable for irrigated areas of Punjab and for winter and autumn cultivation.
Which onion seeds should I choose for green onions?
Choose Bunching Onion Seeds when you want fresh green leaves and slender white stems rather than large mature bulbs.
What is the difference between bulb and bunching onions?
Bulb onions are grown until mature underground bulbs develop. Bunching onions are mainly harvested for their green leaves and slender white stems.
Can onion seeds be grown in pots?
Yes. Use a wide, well-draining container at least 8 to 10 inches deep for bulb onions. Bunching onions can be grown in pots or troughs, while microgreens can be grown in shallow trays.
When should Phulkara onion seeds be sown?
In irrigated areas of Punjab, Phulkara nurseries are generally sown from mid-October to November and transplanted from December to January.
