What tool does Basva's father use to loosen the soil before planting onion seeds?

An iron rod called a khunti.

Loosening the soil before planting helps improve crop yields by ___ and ___.

Absorbing water and nutrients better and adding nutrients and organic matter.

True or False: If too many seeds are planted in one place, it can lead to a better crop yield.

False. It can result in a poor crop yield.

Fill in the blank: Basva plants onion seeds using bullocks and a tool called ___.

Kurige.

Why is it important to sow seeds evenly and at the right distance?

To prevent poor crop yield by ensuring each seed has enough space and resources to grow.

What is the primary reason for preparing the soil before planting seeds?

To improve its ability to absorb water and nutrients.

What is the primary reason for removing weeds from onion plants?

Weeds compete with onion plants for water and nutrients from the soil.

The onion sprouts will begin to grow after ___ to ___ days.

15 to 20 days

True or False: Onions should be harvested as soon as they sprout.

False. Onions should be harvested at the right time to prevent decay underground.

What tool is used to prepare onions for market by removing dry leaves and excess soil?

Illige

Riddle: I grow in the ground and can make you cry, but when harvested, I’m ready to sell and fly. What am I?

An onion

Fill in the blank: After harvesting, onions need to be ___ before being sent to the market.

Prepared

What happens to onions if they are not harvested at the right time?

They may start to decay underground.

Which two main activities are involved in the preparation of onions for sale?

Removing dry leaves and excess soil

What is the primary purpose of soil preparation in agriculture?

The primary purpose of soil preparation is to loosen the soil and improve its ability to absorb water and nutrients, making it suitable for planting.

True or False: Harvesting refers to the process of planting seeds in the soil.

False. Harvesting refers to collecting mature crops from the field when they are ready for consumption or sale.

What role do sprouts play in the growth process?

Sprouts are young shoots or plants that begin to grow from seeds and play a crucial role in the growth process as they develop into mature plants.

Fill in the blank: Weed removal is important because it eliminates unwanted plants that compete for ___ and ___ with crops.

Water and nutrients