Onion variety Classic: description and photo

Onion Classic was created for cultivation for industrial purposes. A stress-resistant plant produces seeds suitable for further propagation, has a semi-sharp taste, is stored for a long time, and practically does not get sick. All these qualities are a priority for gardeners, so the variety is grown not only in the fields, but also in small private plots.

History of origin

The originator of the onion Classic is Agrofirma Poisk LLC, on its basis in 2012 they created an improved version of the Chalcedony variety with stronger immunity and a yield indicator. In 2016, it was included in the State Register with recommendations for cultivation in the open field of the North Caucasus region. In the Central strip, it is possible to cultivate onions in unheated greenhouses, followed by removal (at the end of spring) from the cover structure.

Description and characteristics of onion varieties Classic

Classic is an early ripe variety that ripens in 100–120 days from the moment of germination. An annual crop is grown from seeds. To obtain sevka, the growing season takes two years.

Onion Classic sprouts at +3–5 ⁰C. In the loop stage, it does not tolerate temperature drops to -1–3⁰ C, seedlings die. Therefore, in a temperate climate, the plant during the initial phase of development is protected from possible return frosts.

Onions are drought-resistant; during the ripening period, turnips can do without water for a long time. During the formation of green mass, moisture deficiency is undesirable. The plant begins to lag behind in development, this affects the yield. Onions can be sown or planted directly in the garden for early greens or grown in seedlings.

Appearance

Classic – a highly productive variety with large bulbs and dense green mass

Biological characteristics of onions:

• leaves are tubular, numerous, with a hollow structure, juicy without hard fibers, the characteristic does not change during maturation;
• the aerial part is dark green, grows up to 15–20 cm;
• peduncles (arrows) are thick, rigid, up to 35 cm high, a spherical umbrella inflorescence is formed on the crown;
• flowers simple, small, bisexual, white;
• seeds numerous, black, flat on one side, convex on the other;
• round bulb, weight 100–130 g;
• the membranous part consists of two outer dry layers of light brown color, the inner one is juicy, white, less often with a green tint;
• The taste of the onion is semi-sharp, with a medium-pronounced odor characteristic of the culture.

Onion shelf life Classic – 7-8 months

Productivity

Harvesting begins when the leaves become dry and lie down on the surface of the soil. Classic ripens from mid-July to early August. The timing depends on how warm and humid the summer was. The variety is classified as high-yielding. From 1m² collect 9-10 kg. If compared with Chalcedony, on the basis of which the Classic variety was obtained, then the first gives no more than 8 kg from the same area.

Disease and pest resistance

If the onion grows in an open area with light soil (without stagnant water), then the plant practically does not get sick. If these conditions are not met, the variety may suffer from downy mildew (peronosporosis). Fungal infection is determined by spots on the leaves, the areas turn yellow, then turn gray.

To get rid of the disease, the following drugs are used: Bordeaux liquid, Fitolavin, Fitosporin. At high humidity, the neck rots, it will not work to save the plant, the onion is removed from the site in order to preserve the rest of the specimens, and watering is reduced to a minimum.

On the Classic variety, the onion fly or moth parasitizes. The pest is eliminated by treating the entire planting with one of the preparations: Summer Resident, Iskra, Karate Zeon, Metaphos.

It is useless to fight the pest with chemical means. Sick plants are destroyed, the rest are carefully examined. The infected area is not used for planting for 3-4 years.

Onion fly larvae feed on all parts of the plant, they can completely destroy the bulb

Application

The Classic variety is universal in use. It is used to flavor culinary dishes, use fresh onions and feathers. Add to salads, in winter preparations. In the food industry, it is used as an ingredient for the production of semi-finished meat products, sausages, and chips.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before growing a crop, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics, identify the advantages and possible disadvantages. The Classic variety has many positive qualities.

Grade advantages:

• stable high yield;
• early maturation;
• the possibility of mechanical cleaning;
• transportability;
• nutritional value and good taste;
• long shelf life;
• universality in application;
• can be grown on greens;
• strong immunity to most onion diseases;
• provides seeds for propagation.

The disadvantage of the Classic variety is one – a tendency to shoot. At the time of formation of peduncles, they must be removed.

Features of landing

A high yield of the Classic variety is possible only in a sunny place; a bed for onions is taken away without shading, protected from the north wind. The soil is chosen aerated, light, fertile, without stagnant moisture. The composition of the soil should be slightly alkaline, if necessary, it is adjusted in the fall.

Growing onion Classic from seeds

Onion planting material Classic is harvested in the third decade of August. For sowing, use large seeds that were stored in a dry place. You can plant immediately in open ground (approximately in mid-April).

Landing algorithm:

1. The site has been prepared since autumn, dug up, raised the bed by about 20 cm and covered with compost in the top layer.
2. At the beginning of the season loosen, remove the remaining weed roots.
3. Make longitudinal furrows at a distance of 20–25 cm, 2 cm deep.
4. The material is disinfected in a solution of manganese. Sowed.
5. After germination, the onions are thinned out. Between sprouts maintain an interval of 5-6 cm.

You can get seedlings in advance. The laying of seeds is carried out in March. The dates are adjusted taking into account the fact that in two months the Classic onion needs to be planted in open ground. Grow seedlings in a standard way. Provide lighting for 13 hours. Watered as the top layer dries, kept at a temperature of + 20–22⁰ C. Planted on a bed at a distance of 5-6 cm from each other. They stand 20-25 cm between the furrows. They are deepened to the level at which they grew in the container.

Before sowing on the plot, the seeds are placed in a damp cloth and germinated.

Planting sevka

Onion sets Classic can be purchased or grown planting material yourself. Mother plants obtained from seeds are planted separately. When the buds appear on the receptacle, they are removed, the onion forms a replacement in the form of small children (bulbs). The same small bulbs develop on stolons, root bottoms underground from vegetative buds.

How to plant sevok varieties Classic:

1. The area is being dug up. If the soil is heavy, then add sand.
2. Organics are scattered on top and closed up by 4 cm.
3. Furrows are made at a distance of 25 cm. The depth is determined by the height of the sowing, the neck should protrude slightly on the surface.
4. The material is heated for 12 hours, then treated with any antifungal drug.
5. 30 mm cut off the upper part of the neck.
6. Distribute the material in the furrow at a distance of 6-7 cm, cover with soil. If the soil is dry, then water it.

Onions planted upside down

Care instructions

Onion farming Classic:

1. Water at the beginning of growth twice in 7 days. Until mid-June, the regime is halved, then water is given only in drought at the root. In July, the growing season is aimed at the formation of the bulb, excess moisture will only bring harm.
2. Feed the Classic onion with organic matter. Fresh compost is used when growing crops on a feather.
3. To obtain the bulbs in the spring, a complex mineral fertilizer is applied. If compost was laid during planting, then top dressing is no longer needed.
4. The root system of the Classic onion is weak, so regular loosening of the beds is necessary.

Weeds should not be allowed to appear, they are removed by hand with the root, so as not to damage the bulb.

Conclusion

Onion Classic is a productive variety of universal purpose. They grow culture on an industrial scale and in small personal plots. The plant is unpretentious, with high immunity, rarely gets sick and is damaged by pests. It tolerates transportation well, retains its presentation for a long time.

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