Onion Neck Rot: Complete Treatment Guide

Onion Neck Rot

What is Onion Neck Rot?

Symptoms

  • Water-soaked tissue
  • Sunken brown areas
  • Gray-brown growth
  • Neck softening
  • Progressive decay
  • Storage symptoms

What Causes Onion Neck Rot?

  • Botrytis allii
  • High humidity
  • Poor drying
  • Harvest damage
  • Wet conditions
  • Poor storage

How to Treat Onion Neck Rot

Organic Treatments

  • Proper curing
  • Good ventilation
  • Careful handling
  • Storage management
  • Temperature control
  • Humidity control

Chemical Treatments

  • Pre-harvest fungicide
  • Storage treatment
  • Protective sprays
  • Curing aids

Cultural Controls

  • Proper harvest
  • Careful handling
  • Good curing
  • Proper storage
  • Air circulation
  • Regular inspection

How to Prevent Onion Neck Rot

  • Timely harvest
  • Proper curing
  • Good storage
  • Careful handling
  • Clean practices
  • Regular monitoring

Recommended Fertilizers for Onion Neck Rot

  • Pre-harvest calcium
  • Storage products
  • Curing aids
  • Plant strengtheners