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Forcing onions on a feather
Forcing onions on a feather is carried out when there is a need for a large amount of it. Many do this with the aim of selling greenery, which is a good source of income. The most common method for forcing onions is to grow them in a greenhouse. Dilution of this useful product can be done at any time of the year, but onions acquire the greatest value in winter, when the need for vitamins increases sharply.
Description of the process of forcing green onions
For forcing onions on a feather, the soil must contain a sufficient amount of humus or peat. Before planting the bulb, it is necessary to soak it in water for XNUMX hours. After that, their tops are cut off. For convenience, the bulbs can be immediately planted in boxes.
Forcing onions on a feather is best done in a greenhouse.
The air temperature when forcing the feather should be at least 20 ° C. It is also necessary to protect the planting from drafts.
Further care consists in regular watering and feeding the plants. In the process of growing onions, plantings should be monitored in order to timely identify sick and weak nests. All affected specimens must be removed immediately to preserve the rest of the onion nests and stop the spread of rot. For normal onion development, you should take care of the greenhouse lighting for 12 hours. Feathers are collected as they grow up to 30−35 cm in length.
What types of onions are suitable for forcing?
Not all varieties are suitable for forcing, so it’s worth exploring them better. The most popular among onion gardeners are the following varieties:
- Leek is currently one of the most famous types of onion. Differs in high frost resistance and high yield. In the southern regions, it can grow in winter without shelter.
- Jusai – has thin and long feathers. Has a spicy taste reminiscent of wild garlic. This variety must be removed on time, otherwise the leaves will coarse and become tough and coarse.
- Shallots are family onions, so named because they form nests from many small onions.
- Arzamasskiy is a mid-season variety with excellent frost resistance and a juicy feather.
- Strigunovsky is an early ripe onion variety with white juicy pulp and excellent taste.
All of these varieties are great for forcing greens and, with proper care, will provide you with a lot of healthy leaves. And even if you grow it in small quantities, vitamins on your table will not run out all winter.