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Onion Sturon (Sturon) is one of the first most popular varieties of culture. Gardeners often prefer it because of its excellent taste, high yield and unpretentiousness. In addition, the variety has increased resistance to severe frosts and diseases, and is perfect for long-term storage.
Bow Sturon has an excellent presentation, ideal for sale
History of origin
The Sturon onion was bred by Dutch breeders and immediately after it appeared on the European market, it proved itself well. In 2009, the variety was entered into the State Register of Our Country. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Central region, as well as in the West Siberian regions, recognized as one of the most productive for the conditions of the Federation.
Description and characteristics of onion varieties Sturon
Onion Sturon belongs to the mid-late universal varieties, the type is spicy. Juicy turnips and green feathers are used for food. The hybrid is endowed with pronounced breeding traits, good rooting, strong growth energy. The weight of one bulb of the Sturon variety is approximately 100-150 g, with regular fertilization, the mass can reach 200 g. Onions have a spicy-sweet spicy taste with a classic aroma, and are a source of minerals and vitamins.
Appearance
Variety Sturon forms a rounded, elongated head at one end, covered with 4-5 thick light brown scales. Inside is juicy, the flesh is white, may have a greenish tint. The leaves are tubular, bluish-green in color, grow up to 0,5 m in height. As it grows on the feathers of the Sturon onion, inflated flower arrows are formed, which can rise up to 1,5 m above the ground. When fully opened, the inflorescence of the culture forms a snow-white ball. The fruit box contains 5-6 small black seeds.
Arrows with Sturon inflorescences are sometimes left to get black
Ripening time and yield
Onion Sturon reaches technical ripeness after 100-130 days from the date of germination. With timely planting, favorable weather and climatic conditions, up to 35 kg of crops are harvested from a bed of 1×0,5 m and up to 250 kg from one hundred square meters. Immediately after harvesting, the maturity of the variety is 75%, after ripening – 100%.
High yield and excellent keeping quality of Sturon onions have been proven in practice by thousands of gardeners. Timely collected and well-dried heads retain their beneficial properties and excellent taste for 6-8 months.
Disease and pest resistance
When the development of varietal characteristics of a plant was carried out, experts singled out the resistance of a variety to diseases and pests as one of the dominant abilities. Therefore, the indicator of the opposition of the Sturon bow to various misfortunes is quite high. But, despite strong immunity, with poor care of the culture, it can be prone to mosaic, neck rot, and downy mildew. Of the insects, the enemies of Sturon are the nematode and the secretive beetle, in rare cases the onion fly.
To avoid troubles associated with diseases or insects, it is necessary to organize preventive treatments of the crop in a timely manner and follow the rules of crop rotation.
Composition and Properties
The Sturon variety has a high sugar content, which is why its taste is quite sharp. According to test results, it has been proven that this onion contains many nutrients (iron, calcium, potassium) and vitamins (A, D, C, E, group B). Not only the bulb itself is useful, but also the feathers. In 100 g of vegetable, there are 17,3 g of sugar, 14,6 g of dry matter and 7,5 mg of ascorbic acid.
Dishes in which onions are added not only have a special taste, but are also good for health.
Where to use
Bow Sturon universal purpose. Suitable for all types of processing and fresh consumption. The variety is widely used in cooking, added to homemade preparations. It is ideal as an addition to meat, fish, salad dishes. The elongated shape of the head is practical to use, it is convenient to clean and cut.
Advantages and disadvantages
Onion Sturon, like any other variety of culture, has its pros and cons. It is worth taking them into account even before planting the plant.
If large sets are used for cultivation, then the mass of mature onion heads will be greater
Advantages:
- long shelf life;
- high yield;
- large sizes;
- resistance to cold;
- excellent taste characteristics;
- ease of cutting.
Disadvantages:
- exactingness to the composition of the soil;
- vulnerability to mosaic and powdery mildew.
Methods for planting Sturon onions
Usually onion Sturon is grown as a biennial crop, that is, its care is divided into two annual cycles. The first implies sowing seeds for sevok, and the second – planting small turnips that grow over the summer to full-fledged bulbs. Each stage has its own characteristics of agricultural technology, which must be taken into account.
Cultivation from seeds
Onion sets of the Sturon variety are grown from nigella. Sowing is usually carried out in late March, early April, but the specific time of planting depends on the climatic zone of cultivation. Perform it according to the following scheme:
- Planting material is soaked for two hours.
- The plot is dug up, beds are prepared, furrows are made in them up to 5 cm deep with an interval of 10 cm.
- Water the wells with warm water.
- After the water leaves the soil, seeds are sown (about 1 pieces per 90 sq. M.).
- Fall asleep with earth, slightly compacted.
- Slightly sprouted sprouts are thinned out, leaving a distance of 2-3 cm between them.
The sevok is harvested closer to August.
It is not easy to grow Sturon sets on your own and keep them until spring.
Planting seedlings in spring in open ground
To get a full-fledged crop crop, Sturon sets can be planted in the spring. The procedure is performed in prepared, organically rich fertile soil with a slightly alkaline reaction. Sandy loams and loams are better suited for this. The site is dug up a couple of weeks before planting, a bucket of humus and azofoska (30 g per sq.m.) are introduced into the soil. If necessary, add dolomite flour, ash or lime. Despite the fact that the Sturon onion is a healthy variety, the planting material is processed before sowing. Put the turnips in a bag, spray them with Karbofos, leave for 24 hours. After that, the onion sets are kept for 30 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate. Depending on the place of cultivation, Sturon is planted in late April, early May in well-warmed soil. The place is chosen open, lit, with a low indicator of humidity. First, furrows 5 cm deep are formed on the bed at a distance of 20 cm from each other. Wood ash or sand is poured into the bottom of the grooves. The seedlings are planted bottom down to a depth of 3 cm every 15 cm. Then the planting is covered with fertile soil and slightly compacted.
Planting Sturon onions before winter
Some gardeners plant Sturon onions before winter. In particular, this is practiced by residents of northern latitudes. Planting is carried out towards the end of September or at the beginning of October according to a scheme identical to spring sowing, with the exception of soaking the sowing and pruning. Turnips for a full-fledged harvest are taken with dry husks and the smallest, and for greens – undergrown or overgrown specimens. Of the winter varieties, the Sturon onion is considered the most popular.
In regions with a cool climate, after sowing, it is advisable to cover the sevok with a spunbond
Sturon onion care
The onion of the hybrid variety Sturon is unpretentious. In order to get large heads, plantings need to perform elementary agrotechnical work.
The culture needs watering mainly at the initial stage of growth and during the period of turnip formation. Half a month before harvesting, onion moistening is stopped.
Loosening the beds should be carried out 3-4 times a month. The first time the procedure is performed when shoots appear, then as needed. When flower arrows grow, they are immediately removed, the same is done with weeds.
Fertilize Sturon onions with mineral and organic compounds. When the green mass is actively growing, nitrogen is added to the soil (nitrate, diluted manure or chicken droppings), after a month it is watered with complex fertilizers with microelements, 30 days before harvesting they are fed with phosphorus-potassium preparations.
When the feathers of the Sturon onion turn yellow and fall down, it is harvest time. The heads are removed from the ground with a pitchfork, shake off the remnants of the soil from them, and stand for several hours in the sun to dry. Next, the bow is tied into bundles and hung or laid out in one layer in a dry, well-ventilated area. After the tops dry, they cut it off, leaving a two-centimeter column, remove the extra scales, carefully cut the roots of the plant and send the crop for storage. Sturon lies well at a temperature of +2-4 °C, humidity 80% or at +20 °C, humidity 60%.
Conclusion
Onion Sturon is an excellent vegetable variety suitable for cultivation in any region of Our Country. Both summer residents and large farms are engaged in its planting. Judging by the numerous reviews, the plant has excellent taste and excellent keeping quality, it is easy to grow. Sturon retains its useful qualities for a long time, and can be used to prepare any dishes.