Onions: planting and care in the open field according to all the rules

Peculiarities of growing

Onions come in a variety of varieties. Of course, depending on the species, the time when it is better to plant it in open ground also depends. For example, it is recommended to plant leeks approximately in mid-May, when the soil is already well warmed up and all frosts have ended. But it is better to do this with the help of seeds or seedlings. To get a delicious feather (greenery), you should choose the best batun variety and plant it in greenhouses.

Pay special attention to the fact that onions are not recommended to be planted annually in the same place in the open field. You can return it to the site where it has already been grown only after four years, or even all five. And only if the roots of garlic, carrots, cucumbers and onions were not planted there. The best option, after which you can sow nigella, is: cabbage, potatoes, legumes, tomatoes, peas or green manure. The soil must be well loosened in advance so that it is fertile. And for this, even in the autumn, it is recommended to fertilize it. Then, after planting the onion, in the process of growing, it will only be necessary to “feed” it several times.

The landing process itself is not too laborious. It will need minimal care, besides, the onion is very resistant to the cold season and drought. And yet, you probably have a question in your mind – when to plant? How to make sure that the harvest does not upset. What varieties to choose for the Moscow region?

In fact, even beginners in this business should not have any difficulties, since the bow is completely picky. Which varieties to choose is up to you personally – who and what loves more. Well, the principle of planting in open ground is the same for all varieties. One has only to figure out how and when to plant it. Bulbs need to be properly prepared before planting them outdoors. The “top” (neck) needs to be trimmed carefully, but not too much!

Returning to the planting period, it can be noted that experienced summer gardeners sow nigella, sowing – at the end of April – beginning of May, when the soil is already warm enough and the times of cold days and nights with frosts have passed. If the soil temperature is less than 12 degrees at the moment when you start planting onions, a feather (arrows) will begin to appear, no matter which varieties you prefer. During the growing season, onions should be loosened at least 5-6 times, 4-5 cm deep. During the entire period of active growth, it is very important to water the plants, and stop watering a month before harvesting.

First, also take care of the very area where you plan to plant onions. The soil should be dry, well lit and sunny, as well as pre-fertilized, as discussed above. In addition, you need to check its acidity, if it is increased, lime must be added to the soil. Features of growing onions in open ground is the principle of planting. The fact is that in the first year in spring it is necessary to sow seeds, from which small bulbs will grow by autumn (they are called sevok). Next year, also in the spring, you need to plant the sowing, after which by the autumn you will have a full-fledged crop of the initially selected variety of onion seeds, but there is another nuance in that it is quite difficult to keep the sowing until the spring planting, when it gets warm. It is for this reason that many sow it in the same year, when it ripened, into the soil before the winter period.

Video “Useful tips for planting onions from seeds”

In this video you can hear tips on planting onions from seeds and video instructions.

From sevka

This method is applicable for outdoor cultivation during spring or autumn. If you want to grow a green feather, you need to plant in the summer. In order to get a harvest of ready-to-eat onions after the first planting, choose the best varieties for yourself and immediately buy sets, which can be found almost everywhere in the Moscow region! Correct fit:

• when buying material for planting, make sure that it is of high quality, there is no damage or rot, the tubers must be firm and perfectly dried;
• the sets are usually the same in size – this is the guarantee that the seedlings will be almost simultaneous;
• the material must first be warmed up (in the sun or near the stove, battery);
• it is important to soak in fertilizer beforehand (for the night) before planting the seedlings;
• just before planting, soak the onion in a solution of copper sulfate so that it does not get sick with any fungi;
• if you love and want to grow a green feather, you should slightly cut off the tops of the set;
• the beds must first be “thought out” and prepared;
• plant onions in the ground to a depth of no more than 4-5 cm, and immediately after planting, water it thoroughly. Caring for him is quite simple.

Nevertheless, in the summer, onions need to be looked after especially. The main thing in the growing process is to monitor the beds and prevent the death of the plant, a tasty feather and a future tasty harvest.

from seedlings

To get a green feather, as mentioned above, it is best to plant onions in the summer. Since the onion is a biennial plant, it propagates with the help of seeds. The seeds themselves can be obtained independently. But for this you need to decide on the best variety you like, and collect its seeds. For growing onions from seedlings, as a rule, the best “sharp” varieties are selected (Krasnodarsky 35, Kaba, etc.). The main advantage of seedling cultivation is the ability to harvest in almost any region of the Moscow region, as well as in the more northern part of the country.

Seedlings are prepared in warm rooms, in wooden boxes. She must be at least 60 days old. When planting younger seedlings in the ground, the yield will be much lower. And when planting more “adult” seedlings, it will be very bad to “take root” and the harvest will also be much worse. Seedlings require some care. She needs a lot of light and preferably direct sunlight.

Seeds must first be prepared by treating them with special disinfectants, etc. Next, they must be planted in a box with earth. The optimal temperature regime for growing seedlings is up to 20 degrees during the day and up to 12 degrees at night. Water seedlings every 2-3 days, weed if a weed appears. A week before planting the seedlings in the ground, open the window or window in the room so that it adapts to the open air. When the seedlings are ready, before planting, they will have leaves (up to four pieces), and the thickness of the future feather is about 4 mm.

It is best to plant in the ground in the evening, in cloudy weather, in an oblique way to the same depth as it grew in a box. Keep the distance between the rows when planting ~ 15 cm, and between the plants themselves ~ 5 cm. After planting, water the seedlings and mulch the bed 2 cm thick with peat chips. Then it remains to regularly loosen the soil, remove weeds, fertilize, water, etc.

From seed

Produced in three stages:

1. seeds are being prepared;
2. planted in the ground;
3. further care.

The main thing is to germinate planting material. After all, if this is done in advance, the pen will begin to germinate faster and better. Before sowing onion seeds in the soil, soak them in a damp cloth for three to five days. In addition, since planting, cultivation and care will be carried out in the open field, the plant will be more unpretentious to weather conditions, behaving most stably not only in showers, but also in relation to pests, which as a result will reward the owner with an excellent harvest of excellent onions.

The furrows should be very small, after sifting the seeds they are covered with a very small layer of earth. And on top of all this you need to sprinkle with compost (you can also use humus). When the first shoots appear, thin out the onion, weak plants can be removed. Repeated “breakthrough” is done approximately in a week. A broken onion will already have a fairly developed feather, it can even be consumed. Caring for the onion plant is the same as discussed above.

Video “Video instruction for planting onions”

This is a video instruction for planting leeks.