Harvesting and Curing. 

 Top: Onions Raked into Windrows to Dry and Cure after Pulling. Here they often lie on the 



ground for a week or more. Much infection may take place at this time, especially when 



the weather is wet and the soil moist. 

 Center: Bagged Onions Left Unprotected in the Field. Onions handled in this manner suffer 



serious losses from decay and deteriorate in quality because many sound bulbs become 



stained. 

 Bottom: Crated Onions Stacked in Tiers in the Field. Tar paper affords protection from the 



weather, and good circulation of air through the slatted crates promotes rapid drying and 



curing. Quality is maintained and losses from rot are kept to a minimum. 



