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Onion bulb extract (Allium cepa)

Onion bulb extract (Allium cepa)

Plant vitality Decoction Plant-based

Decoction

Extraction by prolonged boiling, used for hard plant parts (roots, bark, woody stems, seeds) whose active compounds need more time and heat to release than a simple infusion provides.

Process summary

1) Finely chop the hard plant material. 2) Cover with cold water in a pot. 3) Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes (sometimes longer, depending on the material). 4) Let cool, strain and use the resulting liquid.

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✅ Authorised EU

A golden-brown liquid with a strong onion odor; clear after filtration. Use promptly after cooling. Results are not guaranteed: they depend on the preparation, the time of use, and local conditions.

Application

When to use: Routinely and occasionally

Opportunist: Downy mildew (Fungus) Botrytis (grey mould) (Fungus) Alternaria (early blight) (Fungus)

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Application description: Use approved by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/81 and its review report: fungicide. Potato: Alternaria leaf spot (BBCH 21–85). Tomato: late blight (BBCH 21–75). Cucumber: gray mold.

Dose: Potatoes: 1 kg of extract per hL, 600–1,000 L of spray mixture per ha (6–10 L of extract per ha, or 0.3–0.5 kg of onion per ha), 3–5 applications every 7 days. Tomato: 1,500 L of spray mixture/ha (15 L of extract/ha, or 0.75 kg of onion/ha), 3–4 applications. Cucumber: every 7 days; for the rest, follow the test report (see link).

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Regulatory status

✅ Authorised in the EU

Bio-preparations authorised in the European Union
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Authorised bio-preparations: Tanzania
Authorised bio-preparations: Uganda

Basic substance approved in the EU (Regulation (EU) 2021/81). May be used without a product authorization, but only for the uses, doses, and preparation methods described in its review report. Approved for use in organic production. Its ingredients also appear on the official lists of inputs permitted in organic farming of: Burundi, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, India, Kenya, South Korea, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda. Depending on the country, some are only allowed under conditions (certification body approval, maximum doses): see each country's page.

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Documentary information, checked on 19/10/2026. Not a substitute for legal advice; regulations may vary from country to country. See the regulations · Substances authorised in Europe

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