Strange but Effective: Press Onion Plants with Foot for Bigger Bulbs

• Traditional farming trick: Gently pressing onion plants with feet at the final stage of cultivation.
• Purpose: Increases onion bulb size, improves quality, and strengthens the outer layer for longer storage, preventing rotting.
• Timing is crucial: Performed when the crop is nearly ripe and the plant's neck is soft; doing it too early can hinder growth.
• Mechanism: Redirects plant energy from the leaves to the developing bulb, as explained by farmer Mukesh Saini from Rampur.
• Best results when done around irrigation or when plants have sufficient moisture, ensuring proper development.