Question

what is the loss if an onion crop is not harvested in time​

Answer 1

Answer:

An interesting fact about onions is that if you choose to leave a mature onion in the ground over the Winter, rather than harvest it, it will begin to multiply. ... Onion plants also go to seed if left unharvested. The onion stem grows very tall and a white ball of flowers forms on the end of the stem.

Explanation:

Stage of harvesting

Onion could safely be harvested after one week of 50 % neckfall. It is the ideal stage for storage of rabi onion.

Method of harvesting

Onion should be pulled out by hand or with the help of Khurapas and immediately shifted to shade for curing. Harvested bulbs should never be left in main field as scortching may affect the crop. which inturns increases rotting in storage.

There is steady increase in volatile sulphur until the plants reach the maturity stage. The peak is reached just before the tops begin to fall. In Kharif, after harvesting crop should be left in the field for few days for drying of leaves.

Curing

If the season is mild, the bulbs after harvesting is left in the field of curing which makes it firm and dry. Where is hot wheather bulbs are removed to the shade for curing. Generally, it takes 6-8 days for curing.

Bulbs should be save from rains and direct sunlight. Injured, rotten diseased and thick necked bulbs should be sorted out at the time of curing before storage.

Answer 2

Answer:

you wont get the money because it is not harvested in time

Explanation:

you will harvest the onion late and you will have no money for the harvested onion