Abstract

Production of onion (Allium cepa) seedlings for transplants is done directly in flat soil conditions or in trays using reduced cell volumes and high plant density conditions, without consideration of the possible effect that reduced cell volume can have on crop growth. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the production of onion seedlings in two seedbed systems and their subsequent behavior in the field. Seedling production and transplant establishment were determined with a long-day type of onion (cv. Grano de Oro) in the Metropolitan Region of Chile (33