“…It might be due to the fact that application of recommended dose of NPK have accelerated the synthesis of chlorophyll associated with photosynthesis and accumulated carbohydrates that resulted an increase in the size of bulb as indicated by diameter and average bulb weight, and ultimately the overall yield. Similar finding were also noticed by Kolota and Osinska (2001) in cabbage, Batra et al, (2002) in brinjal, Warade et al, (2004) in onion, Talware et al, (2010) in Garlic, Haldar et al, (2012) in coriander which were in conformity of the present investigation.…”