The desire for fresh onions and a lack of awareness is limiting the market’s expansion. Furthermore, the volatility of raw products due to seasonal changes is another issue that hampers market expansion. Sprouting and roots are two of the most challenging aspects of onion preservation. Temperature regulates sprouting, whereas relative humidity regulates roots. Sprouting occurs at temperatures between 10 and 250 degrees Celsius, and the higher the relative humidity, the more rooting occurs. Sprouting can be preserved if maleic hydrazide at 2500 ppm is sprayed 75-90 days after transplanting to the field.