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Various varieties of white onions can be found in the food market. Each type has a number of advantages and disadvantages. When choosing a particular variety, you should pay attention to the characteristics of the vegetable, which is known for its unpretentious care and delicate taste.
Description of the white onion
The variety belongs to the genus Amaryllis, which includes more than 1000 different plants. Outwardly, the bulb is white, round in shape, large.
The pulp tastes tender, almost not bitter, so the culture is often grown to be added to salads. In composition, it practically does not differ from ordinary varieties. But it should be borne in mind that the product has a milder taste and less pungent aroma.
Salads in which white onions are added are recommended to be eaten immediately so as not to lose the nutrients of the vegetable.
Varieties of white onion sets with photos and descriptions
The culture is not as common around the world as the yellow and red varieties of onions, but breeders managed to get specimens with decent characteristics. To determine the choice of variety, it is recommended to study its description. The principles of planting and caring for onions are similar.
Alba
The culture is high-yielding, mid-season, resistant to bolting. The head is round, white, dense, with juicy pulp without bitterness. The mass of each turnip reaches 180-200 g.
The Alba variety is characterized by a stable yield and good keeping quality up to six months.
If the plans are to cultivate white onions as an annual, then seedlings must be produced in March. To grow a biennial plant, the seeds are placed directly in the ground in early May.
Nevada
Early ripe variety with beautiful rounded bulbs. The mass of each reaches 75-90 g. From above, the heads are covered with dry white scales, the neck is single-rudimentary, thin. The taste of the fruit is semi-sharp. The yield of the Nevada variety is 186-388 q/ha. Before harvesting, the ripening rate is 92%.
The Nevada variety was included in the State Register of the Federation for the North Caucasus region
Comet F1
Brought culture in the Netherlands. It was registered in the State Register in 2003. According to the recommendations, white onions can be grown in all regions.
The vegetable is round in shape, compact in size: the weight of each varies from 50 to 70 g. The upper scales of the bulbs are pure white, inside the flesh is of the same color, slightly spicy in taste. The hybrid is characterized by up to 8,2% sugar content and up to 10% dry matter.
The culture has an average ripening period: you can dig up turnips 115-125 days after germination.
The yield of the Comet hybrid is up to 186 kg/ha
Snowball
Variety with snow-white tasty pulp. On top of the husk of a light shade. Due to the low spiciness content, it is preferable to combine onions with vegetables and meat.
The average weight of each turnip is 100-140 g, the vegetable is spherical in shape, aligned, single-bearing.
The Snowball variety is mid-early: bulbs can be dug 105-110 days after planting. The plant has good transportability and keeping quality: commercial properties and taste are preserved for six months.
The yield of snowball white onion is 3,2-4,7 kg per 1 m2
Stardast
The plant is powerful, with erect leaves and a thick neck. The feathers are dark green, with a “wax” coating. The bulbs are found in different shapes: from round to diamond-shaped and flattened. Above the scales are white with a silvery color. The weight of each fruit varies from 40-60 g.
Hybrid Stardust refers to early ripening varieties. You can eat vegetables in 68-85 days after emergence. The climatic features of the region where the plant is cultivated should be taken into account: in some areas, the onion ripening process increases to 90-100 days. This is due to the fact that the hybrid does not like sudden changes in temperature and cold weather.
The yield of the Stardust variety varies from 4 to 6 kg / m2
White Jumbo
The culture is known for its size. With proper care, there are specimens of 100-130 g each. The diameter of the bulb reaches 9-10 cm. They taste slightly sharp, spicy. From above, the vegetable is covered with white scales, 3-4 pieces on each.
The variety is intended for fresh consumption. To get turnips of the maximum size, it is necessary to sow seedlings in early March. You can grow a crop immediately in open ground, but you should take into account the climatic features of the region.
You can harvest the White Jumbo variety 100-105 days after planting, and cut the greens already 3-4 weeks after germination
Sierra Blanca F1
The hybrid is characterized by a semi-sharp, delicate taste, so it is best to use it fresh. The scales of the vegetable are white, inside the juicy pulp of the same shade. Turnip is not recommended to be grown for the purpose of long-term storage and further resale.
To get vegetables of the maximum size, it is recommended to use the seedling method of growing. With proper care, the size of each bulb will reach 700-800 g.
The hybrid prefers well-lit areas where there is no stagnant moisture. For maximum yield, you need fertile soil, top dressing and watering.
The Sierra Blanca F1 variety is not intended for long-term storage: the bulb begins to rot 2-3 months after digging
Orizaba F1
A hybrid appeared thanks to breeders from Holland. It is recommended to cultivate it in Ukraine and Moldova. The average ripening period for a vegetable is 118 days.
A plant with a powerful root system, the bulb is white, round in shape, weighing 45-80 g. The pulp has high taste qualities. White onions are resistant to drought and climatic disasters. The only drawback of culture is the impossibility of long-term storage and transportation.
The hybrid is characterized by a strong immune system: it is resistant to Fusarium and pink rot.
The yield of the Orizaba F1 variety is 2,4-3,5 kg/m2
canned food
The variety belongs to early ripening crops. You can harvest 65-85 days after the appearance of feathers. It is recommended to grow a vegetable as an annual in spring and summer from seeds.
The bulbs are rounded flat, aligned, covered with dry snow-white scales. The mass of each reaches 40-60 g. The vegetable is dense to the touch, slightly spicy to the taste. Greens can also be used for food.
The variety is characterized by unpretentious care and strong immunity.
Bulbs of the Canned Canning variety are ideal for whole-fruit canning.
Ala
The variety belongs to mid-season crops. From the appearance of the first shoots to the complete lodging of the leaves, 95-110 days pass. It is recommended to grow white onions as an annual from sets. Cultivation of a grade as winter is allowed.
The bulb is flat-round, dense to the touch, weighing up to 110 g. Outside, it is covered with white scales. The taste of the vegetable is sweet, with a slight sharpness. You can use it both fresh and grow it for further storage.
The yield of Ala variety is 4-5 kg/m2
Barletta
White onions are early ripe: you can dig up turnips 65-90 days after germination. It is recommended to grow a variety as an annual from seeds.
Ripe vegetables are round, even in shape, weighing 40-60 g. Outside they are protected from external factors by white dense scales. Inside, the onion is the same color, medium density, with a delicate taste and medium spiciness.
The main value of the variety is the ability to form a full-fledged turnip in one season. All bulbs ripen together, the feather can be used on greens.
The vegetable is intended to be added to salads, small specimens are recommended for whole-fruit canning.
white king
A versatile crop adapted to a wide variety of growing conditions. White onion is resistant to frost, has a high yield.
If you grow a vegetable by sowing seeds, then at the end of the season it will be possible to dig up large oval-shaped turnips. The mass of each of them will reach 100-150 g.
The plant is powerful, with a strong root system. The bulbs are covered with white scales, dense to the touch, have good transportability and keeping quality. The taste of the pulp is semi-sharp.
Onion White King early ripe: you can harvest 65-90 days
Silver Prince
The culture is medium-late, but high-yielding. Onions are round, medium in size. The mass of each specimen can reach 50 g. The dry scales of the vegetable are silvery-white, and the juicy ones are white. The taste of the pulp is semi-sharp.
The plant can be planted not only for the purpose of growing turnips, but also for greenery. The vegetable is rich in nutrients, it can be eaten fresh, added to dishes, dried to increase its shelf life.
To harvest the Silver Prince onion, competent care is required: watering, fertilizing and weeding
Conclusion
All varieties of white onions have a number of advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage of the culture is its low transportability and keeping quality compared to other onion representatives. Of the advantages – high taste, productivity, strong immunity. Planting and caring for onions is standard, so every gardener can provide conditions for cultivating a plant.
