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Why Farmers Crush Onion Plants: Scientific Reason Revealed for Bigger Yields

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News18•05-03-2026, 09:14

Why Farmers Crush Onion Plants: Scientific Reason Revealed for Bigger Yields

•Farmers traditionally crush onion plants with their feet to increase bulb size and prevent rotting.
•Dr. C. K. Tripathi, an agricultural scientist, explains this redirects nutrients to the onion bulb for rapid development.
•The method involves gently crushing the plant just above the neck when onions are ripening.
•This practice also helps form a protective membrane on the bulb, preventing quick decay.
•Best done when plants are fully developed and during irrigation for optimal results.

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