Onion Light Red

1. Nursery Raising: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-prepared nursery beds or trays, and transplant the slender seedlings outdoors when they reach 5–6 inches tall.
2. Sunlight Requirements: Select a wide-open, unshaded area that receives at least 6 hours of full, bright, and direct daily sunlight.
3. Soil Preparation: Plant in loose, deeply tilled, well-draining sandy loam soil thoroughly mixed with fine organic compost; avoid heavy clay soils that restrict bulb expansion.
4. Watering Schedule: Maintain steady, light moisture; water regularly during the leaf development and bulb-swelling stages, but completely stop watering 10–15 days before harvest when tops drop.
5. Harvesting & Curing: Harvest when the green tops turn yellow and naturally fall over. Pull the bulbs gently and let them dry or "cure" in a shaded, well-ventilated area for a week before trimming.