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.