Following are the steps of the process of growing onion crops which are not given in the proper sequence. A) Weeding B) Digging to loosen the soil C) Sowing of seeds D) Cutting the dried leaves from the top of the onion E) Plucking onion out The correct sequence of the above steps is:

🔑 Key Points
→ Farming Steps
→ Digging the Soil: Creates air spaces, improving soil structure.
→ Ploughing the Soil: Aerates the soil for better plant growth. Traditionally done using bullock carts, now replaced by tractors.
→ Sowing Seeds: Involves scattering or spreading seeds on the earth. Seeds are distributed uniformly at equal intervals.
→ Watering Seeds: Essential for plant growth. Can be done manually or through irrigation systems like tunnels, canals, and handpumps.
→ Removing Weeds: Weeds are harmful, unwanted plants that grow around crops. Removing them is crucial for the proper growth of crops.
→ Harvesting: The final step where mature crops are cut and prepared for commercial use.

📝 Additional Information
→ Onion Cultivation
→ The soil is first ploughed deeply.
→ The right amount of seeds is dropped at regular distances, ensuring no overcrowding.
→ After 20 days of sowing, the seeds begin to sprout.
→ Weeds appear along with the onion plants and need to be removed to prevent them from taking up water and nutrients.
→ If weeds are left unchecked, the onion plants will not grow healthily.
→ As the plants grow tall, the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry, indicating readiness for harvesting.
→ The onions should be harvested at the right time to prevent them from rotting in the ground.
→ After harvesting, the dried leaves are cut, and the onions are packed in sacks for transportation to the market.

🔴 Correct Sequence:
→ (B) Digging to loosen the soil
→ (C) Sowing of seeds
→ (A) Weeding
→ (E) Plucking it out
→ (D) Cutting the dried leaves from the top of the onion