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From M&P Engineering
Heatwaves cause a significant impact on onion farming, which in turn affects many people all over the world, from farmers to consumers. These impacts range from the damage to the onions themselves, soil health and water requirements, pest proliferation, and of course, economic consequences for farmers and consumers.
High temperatures can interfere with the photosynthetic process, reducing the growth rate of onion plants. Onions are particularly sensitive to heat during the bulb stage. Prolonged heat can lead to smaller bulbs and lower overall yields.
Heatwaves also affect soil moisture retention, and many pests thrive in warm conditions. These can cause significant damage to onion crops.
When it comes to the economic impacts, heatwaves can cause additional costs for farmers, as they might need to invest in more irrigation, pest control, and soil amendments. They can also lead to significant fluctuations in the number of onions that can be harvested, causing price increases for consumers.
Thankfully, onions are quite a resilient vegetable. Even with some of the obstacles crops sometimes have to face, be it low or high temperatures, too little or too much rain, and just overall weather conditions, onions can (for the most part) survive these conditions.
They are an extremely popular vegetable no matter where you are in the world, and they are a non-negotiable ingredient in most kitchens.
