NABARD Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum has facilitated to file Geographical Indications (GI) tag for the Chettikulam small onion, with the support of applicants, the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board and the Chettikulam Small Onion Farmers’ Producer Association, Perambalur.
Chettikulam small onion is cultivated in Chettikulam village, Allathur block, Perambalur district. Every year, 70,000 tonnes of small onion are produced in over 12,500 hectares of land area here.
Due to the presence of high sulphur content in this region, this particular onion has the highest pungency taste when compared to the other variants. It has around 15-18 layers of dried outer scales. And has a shelf life of 8-9 months. It shows early sprouting compared to other small onion varieties. This has recorded highest plant height at all stages invariably of both seasons (Summer and Kuruvai). This Onion has more germination rate, this is the reason that almost 70% of the produce are used as a propagating material (as bulbs) in many districts of Tamil Nadu.
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