How to plant onions in egg cells

You can grow green onions on the windowsill at any time of the year. But this is especially true in winter and early spring. You can get greens when planting in containers with earth. As an option, it is advised to try growing onions in egg cells using the hydroponics method. The second option is considered simpler, as it does not require complex actions. In order for the desired result to meet expectations, it is necessary to provide proper care for the plantings.

Onions in egg cells – vitamin greens that are always at hand

Pros and cons of growing onions in egg cells

The hydroponic method of planting onions in egg cassettes has several advantages. Indeed, in this case, you can get vitamin greens with minimal effort. But this method also has certain disadvantages.

When growing onions in egg cells, you can cut the greens after three weeks

The main advantages of this method:

• minimum costs;
• simplicity of the method;
• stable yield;
• cultivation of “feather” year-round;
• reapplying cells;
• bulbs are edible after harvesting.

Disadvantages:

• the need for constant monitoring of planting irrigation;
• unpleasant smell if the rules of cultivation are not followed.

Selection and preparation of egg cells

Planting onions can be carried out in a cardboard or plastic egg box, as well as using foam containers. There is no significant difference between tray preparation. The difference can only be in the choice of a suitable pallet.

Before planting, plastic and foam egg boxes must be cut into two parts, that is, separate the lid from the cells. Then make holes in the lower compartment so that the root system of plants can pass through them, but at the same time the bulbs do not fall down. After that, it is necessary to remove the latches and holders on the lid and install them across the skewers in the form of crossbars, fix them securely with adhesive tape. This is necessary so that during the growth process the bulbs do not come into contact with water, otherwise they may rot. At the end of the preparation, it is necessary to install a part with cells on the received pallet.

Before planting onions in cardboard egg cells at home, you need to treat them with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect them. Then you need to make holes for the onion roots. And then put 4-5 forms one into the other so that their cells coincide, and fix the structure with adhesive tape. At the end, find a pallet that is suitable in size. In this case, you can use a baking sheet.

Cardboard boxes have one major drawback. In the process of growing onions in cells, there is a long contact of the material with water. As a result, it soaks, becomes loose and loses its appearance and functionality. It can also lead to the development of fungal diseases. Therefore, plastic structures are considered more preferable. In addition, pathogenic microflora is unable to multiply in them.

How to plant onions on greens in egg cells

Before transferring the onion to the egg cells, you need to prepare the planting material first. Initially, it is necessary to select specimens with a diameter of 2-3 cm or a little more. Then review the planting material and discard onions that have dents, signs of rot.

Only strong healthy bulbs are suitable for growing greens in egg cells.

Stages of further preparation for planting in egg cells:

1. Remove the top dry scales.
2. Cut off the top of the planting material by 1-2 cm, and if there are already sprouts, then this stage of preparation should be skipped.
3. Pierce the bottom of each bulb with a toothpick in 2-3 places.
4. Soak the planting material in warm water for 1-2 days, changing the liquid every 12 hours.
5. Spread the onion on a newspaper in a single layer and dry thoroughly.

After preparation, you need to decompose the planting material into the cells with the bottom down. Then put in a pan and pour water so that the liquid barely touches the bottom of the onion.

Onion care in egg trays

Caring for onions in egg trays is easy. To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to constantly monitor the level of liquid in the pan and add it. It is important that only the roots of plants are in the water. A complete fluid change should be done once a week. And so that the water does not “bloom”, you need to add activated carbon to it: 1-2 tablets on a small pallet, 5-6 pcs on a large one.

For the successful cultivation of onions on the windowsill in egg cells in the autumn-winter period, in addition to regular watering, it is necessary to provide good lighting for the plants. In this case, you can use a table lamp, positioning it so that it is at least 20 cm from the growing seedlings. During the entire growing season, it is necessary to maintain the temperature within + 18-20 ° C. To speed up the growth process of the “feather”, the content regime can be raised to +24 ° C, however, in this case, the likelihood of developing fungal diseases increases significantly.

With a lack of light, the “feathers” will have a yellowish tint and lag behind in growth.

The first harvest can be done after the third week, if all the care rules have been followed. Subsequently, you can cut the greens three more times as it grows. If large-sized bulbs were chosen for planting, then the crop can be cut up to 5-6 times. To obtain an environmentally friendly product, the use of fertilizers is not recommended due to the short growing season.

Conclusion

You can successfully grow onions in egg cells if you follow the rules for planting and further simple care. This method is very popular with housewives. After all, finding a place for egg cells on the windowsill is much easier than for a container with earth. And the resulting crop is not only in no way inferior in quality, but also ripens much earlier.