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Onions Stuttgarter: planting, growing onions
Among other varieties, onion “Stuttgarter” stands out for its high resistance to various diseases of horticultural crops, high yield and unpretentiousness. A pleasant, moderately pungent taste gives it versatility; the variety is used in the preparation of salads and other dishes. Rounded, slightly flattened at the bottom of the bulbs, when ripe, reach a mass of 150 to 200 g, the yield of the variety is 5-8 kg of product per 1 m², which explains its popularity.
Planting onions “Stuttgarter”
The most favorable environment for the “Stuttgarter” variety is all non-acidic types of soil, and the largest harvest can be obtained when planting in black soil and soil rich in humus. Sour soil must be neutralized with dolomite flour or lime.
Stuttgarter onions will grow well where cabbage, tomatoes or legumes are grown
There are two ways to grow a variety:
- Seed planting is done when the ground has warmed up to about + 10 ° C. Onion seeds pre-soaked in a solution of manganese are planted in the prepared soil. The planting depth should be no more than 2 cm, the distance between the rows – up to 10 cm. The planted seeds are covered from above with earth, which is slightly compacted.
- Planting sevka – sevok is kept in water with manganese for a day. Planting is carried out to a depth of 2 cm, the distance between the bulbs is 10 cm, and between the rows – at least 20 cm.
In addition to the spring planting method, winter onion cultivation is practiced. For this, the smallest specimens of the set are chosen. Then, in early spring, you can serve tender greens to the table, and in June you will have excellent turnip bulbs. You need to plant sevok a month before the cold weather, be sure to mulch the garden bed or at least cover it with hay.
Features of growing onions “Stuttgarter”
Like any other garden plant, onions need regular maintenance. Approximately 2 weeks after planting, it must be fed. A highly diluted infusion of mullein is suitable for this. Of mineral fertilizers, urea, superphosphate or potassium salt are used for feeding. After a month, the procedure is recommended to be repeated, the last time feeding is carried out in July.
It is strictly forbidden to use fresh manure for fertilizing onions. In addition to the fact that it can contribute to the development of various diseases, manure attracts insect pests to the beds.
In addition to feeding, it is necessary to periodically weed and loosen the beds. The soil should be loosened carefully so as not to damage the young bulbs. Water as needed. At the beginning of July, the regularity of watering is reduced, and a couple of weeks before harvesting, they stop completely.
If appropriate conditions are created, the harvest can survive until spring. The beneficial qualities of the “Stuttgarter” variety do not change with proper storage, so you can use this natural source of health all winter for the prevention and treatment of colds.