Almost all summer residents grow onions in their plots, without it it is simply difficult to imagine a garden. And this is not surprising, because the vegetable contains a huge amount of vitamins, minerals, easily digestible carbohydrates and organic acids.
One of the most popular varieties is Shetan onion. He is loved for his consistently high yield, pleasant taste of onions and good keeping quality.
general characteristics
Shetana is considered a mid-early variety. If onions are grown from seeds, then the growing season is approximately 90-100 days. If from the set –70–80 days. Czech breeders brought the variety of Shetan onions.
Bulbs - a beautiful rounded shape with an average density of pulp. Their weight is about 45 grams when grown from seeds and 85 grams when planting seeds. The scales of the Shetana variety are straw-yellow in color, and the neck is of medium thickness. The pulp is white, with a semi-sharp taste. The solids content in it is 12%, the sugar content is 6.3%.
This onion is suitable for both cooking and preserving.
Shetan's onion: variety description
The described variety is considered high-yielding, but the yield will depend on the region where it is grown. For example, in the central regions of Russia, yield is approximately 50-60 centners per 1 hectare of plantings. In the more southern - it can reach up to 200 c.
This variety has very good aging and high keeping quality. Under the right storage conditions, Shetan's onion does not lose its marketable appearance until spring. They contain it in dry rooms with an air temperature of 15–20 degrees.
Landing Features
Shetana is a rather sun-loving variety, and this must be taken into account when planting. With a lack of sun, the growth of onions slows down and its palatability deteriorates.
Vegetables can be grown both from seeds and from seeds. In the first case, the seeds 3-4 days before sowing are placed for 20 minutes in hot water, then cool for about 1 minute in cold. After that, they need to be put in a damp cloth and incubated for 24 hours.
The bow-set of Shetan must be sorted before landing. Remove the bad bulbs and put them on the radiator for 1-2 days. Thus, you need to warm the onion so that then arrows do not appear on it. When the onions warm up, they need to be soaked in a solution of any mineral fertilizer. After that, they should be held for 1 minute in a solution of copper sulfate. This protects the vegetable from fungal diseases.
Shetan's onion-set is considered winter, therefore it can be planted both in spring and autumn. Experienced gardeners are very fond of planting in the winter. This must be done 2-3 weeks before the frost. Bulbs at this time take root, but do not germinate. Between them you need to observe a distance of about 10 cm, and between the rows - 20 cm.
In spring, planting is done after the soil has completely warmed up.
Onion Care
Shetan's bow needs care. Loosen the soil before seedlings appear. Due to this, a crust does not form on the ground, which contributes to the rapid germination of the plant. Loosening is preferably repeated every 2 weeks. Often you also need to remove weeds.
Onions respond well to regular dressing. Fertilizer must be applied the first time before planting, and then regularly throughout the entire growing process. When digging, organic fertilizers must be introduced into the ground (chicken droppings, mullein). The first top dressing is carried out when seedlings appear. Organic fertilizer solutions are suitable here. When the feather reaches a height of 10-15 cm, a second top dressing is carried out. In this case, fertilizers with a high nitrogen content are suitable. The third top dressing is carried out when the bulbs begin to grow actively. Potash fertilizers are needed at this time.
Water the Shetan onion about 2 times a month. 30 days before harvesting, watering should be stopped.
Some useful tips:
- onions grow well in beds after legumes or nightshade crops;
- Does not like places where garlic, cucumbers or asparagus grew before him;
- a great option would be to plant a crop next to a bed of carrots or peppers that protect the onions from pests;
- if the feather becomes a white-gray hue, this means that the vegetable does not have enough moisture;
- when the green becomes pale, it means, on the contrary, the plant is transfused;
- during active growth, onion sets must be fed, well, if this procedure is repeated 2-3 times per season.
Diseases and Pests
Shetan's onion is resistant to rot diseases, but suffers from dangerous peronosporosis, that is, flour dew. This is a fungal acute infection that tends to spread rapidly. Sick bulbs are very difficult to distinguish from healthy ones, so the disease can ruin the entire crop.
This disease appears in the form of a gray coating on the feathers of the onion, which is clearly visible in the morning during dew. First, yellow spots form on the feathers, and then gray-violet spores.
For the prevention of peronosporosis, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- choose sunny areas for planting, where before there were no fungal infections;
- Do not plant onions densely;
- Harvest must be fully, and in the autumn dig the beds.
If you plant onions in accordance with all the rules, and subsequently take care of them, then a good harvest and high taste are guaranteed.
Shetan's bow: reviews
Opinions of summer residents can be divided into three groups:
- Shetana is an excellent variety of onions. Very good, large onions grow from the seeds. It lies until the summer, more precisely, until a new crop, does not germinate. Onion tastes not bitter, perfect for salads.
- The vegetable is not bad, but the seeds germinate for a long time, and far from all. To get a high yield, it is better to plant Shetan onion from the set.
- The described variety is an excellent option, it is well stored all winter. The spoiled is rejected quite a bit. In addition, this onion tastes very good. It can be consumed both fresh and canned.
The summer season is coming. If the choice has not yet been made, consider the onion variety offered.