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Onion sizes explained: 36 mm+, 45 mm+ and 50 mm+

How red onion is sized for wholesale: by minimum bulb diameter (36 mm+, 45 mm+, 50 mm+). What each size is used for, how it is packed, and how to order from Kota, Rajasthan.

Red onions in a basket

Onion is sized by its smallest bulb

Wholesale onion is sold by minimum diameter. "45 mm+" means every bulb in the bag is at least 45 mm across; some will be larger. That makes a size a floor, not a range.

Onions grades and sizes
Size
36 mm+
45 mm+
50 mm+

Which size to order

  • 36 mm+: small to medium bulbs.
  • 45 mm+: medium bulbs.
  • 50 mm+: large bulbs.

Larger sizes suit retail display and salad; smaller sizes suit cooking, processing and price-led buyers.

Packing and keeping

  • Packaging: Leno mesh katta bags, 25 kg to 50 kg
  • Breathable HDPE or PP leno mesh, so the crop keeps its airflow in transit.
  • Shelf life: 2–4 months, kept cool and dry
  • Harvest: Rabi crop, March to May

Ordering

Onion rates move daily with the mandi, so we quote per order. Send us:

  • Minimum bulb size
  • Quantity and delivery schedule
  • Packaging and pack size
  • Delivery location

Questions

Quick answers.

What does 50 mm+ onion mean?

Every bulb is at least 50 mm across. It is the largest size we sort.

How are onions packed for wholesale?

Leno mesh katta bags, 25 kg to 50 kg.

When is the Rajasthan onion harvest?

Rabi crop, March to May.

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