Table 3 Comparison of the parametric values of onion cultivated in soil vs DWC hydroponic setup.

From: Machine learning insights for sustainable hydroponic cultivation and growth monitoring of allium cepa using smart hydro kit

Parameters

Values/Ranges

Soil Cultivation

DWC Hydroponic Cultivation

Max shoot length in cm

16

21.5

Max root length in cm

7

15

Vegetation period (soil)

Bulb to shoot sprouts

15 days

Bulb to bulbs

65–75 days

Vegetation period (DWC)

Bulb to shoot sprouts

3–4 days

 

Bulb to bulbs

28–32 days

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