Many household plots grow onions. But, probably, not everyone knows how to plant onions in order to get a rich harvest. Typically, onions in central Russia are grown from sevka. To get a good crop, only zoned varieties should be used for planting. First, the seeds are sorted, sprouted, dry and diseased bulbs are removed.
Properly planting onion sets is not at all as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Before planting seeds of any sort, it is necessary to warm them up in the sun or near the battery, and plant them only in well-warmed soil, if this is not done, the onions will shoot. The optimal landing date is considered the first decade of May. If you tighten the planting period, this will lead to an inevitable decrease in yield.
You can find out how to plant onions properly from experienced gardeners. They usually soak the onions of the clock for 12-20 hours before planting, and so that the onions grow together, they cut it off with a sharp knife on their shoulders. Thus, the plants are leveled, that is, they develop and mature at the same time, which ultimately gives a good and friendly harvest that will be well stored.
You can find a lot of information on how to plant an onion properly, but it still makes sense to talk about it. It is best to plant sowing in rows at a distance of 8-10 centimeters from each other. Between the rows, the distance is 20-30 centimeters. Onions close up to a depth of 2-3 centimeters. With a deeper planting, the formation of onions is delayed, with a shallow one, its growth is delayed. Bulbs fall into the dry layer of soil, begin to bulge and may die. Onions love soil rich in humus, clay should be at least.
In some regions of Russia, for example, in the middle lane and in the south, onions are obtained by sowing seeds directly into the soil, but it is better to germinate the seeds of course. For the success of this enterprise, the garden bed is prepared in advance, in the autumn, the soil is dug up, stones are removed, and in the spring it is loosened and fertilizers are applied. Seeding depth is two centimeters, not more. The first shoots appear in 20 days. Sow onions under the film three weeks earlier.
In Europe, leek gained great popularity, there it is the main vegetable crop, but in Russia leek has not yet become widespread, so few know how to plant leek.
This perennial plant has long, flat, half-folding leaves in the center. Leek contains a lot of proteins, fiber, vitamins and sugars, has a mild taste. Leek is recommended for overweight people, as it activates the metabolism. Leek differs from other types of onions in that it contains a small amount of essential oil and contains fewer calories, which is especially important for dietary nutrition.
Due to the long growing season, leeks are grown in seedlings. Seeds for seedlings are sown in March, and leeks are planted in open ground only with the onset of heat, when the ground warms up well.
Young green leaves are used for food, but the bleached false stem formed by the lower leaves is especially valued, because of which the leek itself is grown. The length of such a leg is usually 10 centimeters, but in some varieties it can reach 60 centimeters. Onions can be stored for six months and not lose their beneficial properties.
How to plant leek to get a crop in October? To do this, seeds need to be sown in March. In order for the seeds to sprout together from soaked in warm water for a day, and then dried.
So, now we remembered how to plant onions in order to guarantee a good harvest. The main thing in this not particularly difficult and complicated matter is to complete all the necessary work on time and very carefully.