Onion sets are planted in spring to produce onions, but in Siberia, drought can set in. Then it takes root and grows poorly, because it needs moist soil. There is also a winter onion that is planted on the eve of the cold season. It has some of the benefits of being weather resistant. But it comes about such a crop, the cultivation of which is carried out in a two-year turnover. First, they sow seeds ("nigella"), getting small bulbs by autumn. This is the set, which is stored in warm conditions in winter, and planted in the garden in the spring. The next autumn produces large-sized bulbs that are marketable, suitable for storage and consumption.
Onion sets for Siberia
Previously, residents of the Siberian region had no problems with the choice of sevka. They could plant their blanks, which were stored until spring, or they bought Siberian onions, as a material, in a store, in a market where the Strigunovsky variety was mainly on sale. Sometimes a set was sold without a name. Now there is a choice, in connection with which it is necessary to distinguish the properties of varieties in order to correctly acquire the right one for your farm.
Onion sets for Siberia
The offer consists of the following 5 varieties for planting in the ground:
- Stuttgarter Riesen;
- Shturon;
- Red Baron;
- Orion;
- Centurion.
It is also recommended to study what cultures may appear under similar names. After all, you need to be sure that the seedlings will give a high-quality harvest. A firm from Holland - Mosselman is engaged in breeding such varieties. It is the leading enterprise in Europe for the production of onion sets. The varieties can be called the best, they are sold by the company to many countries.
Description of onion varieties for Siberia
Describing onion sets, the best varieties for Siberia, produced by the Mosselman agrofirm, it must be said about the reliability of the planting material. The quality offered to the local gardeners allows them to store the bulbous stock without fear of troubles associated with the weather regime. Strict adherence to temperatures is not necessary. These best varieties of onions, intended for Siberia, are optimized for wintering from purchase to spring planting... As a result, the turnip harvest is of excellent quality.
The proposals from the specialists take into account the specific climate conditions. With this approach, it is clear that the varieties of onion sets for Siberia must be resistant to harsh soil and weather. Open ground here it is a poor podzolic soil. Summer lasts a short period during which the crop must mature and also be able to withstand storage over the entire long winter season.
Stuttgarter rizen bow
Unpretentious care, in relation to watering, feeding and weeding, is also needed by gardeners. Disease resistance is required. All these criteria are inherent in the indicated varieties. These, as well as some domestic varieties of sets, are represented by the following onion list (Siberian onion, its description):
How to plant onion sets in Siberia in open ground
For planting, you need to choose a site in the fall. Under the weather conditions of Siberia, even resistant varieties can be destroyed, like other crops. The bow prefers lighted places, you need to open it to the sun. The garden sector must be ventilated.
Important! Acidic soils are practically not suitable; ash and lime are added to them beforehand. The territory needs to be dug up and organic matter is added as fertilizer, minerals are added in the spring.
Sevok grows well after squash, cabbage and legumes. Weeding is done, and then small onion sets are used for the Siberian region. The varieties are distinguished by their strength and fast head formation. Coarse material can give arrows, therefore sow no more than medium-sized. Siberian conditions require preprocessing against diseases. For 5 liters of water, take 2 tbsp. l. rock salt and soak the sevok for a day. Then they are kept in a weak solution of manganese for a quarter of an hour, after which they are planted.
Having chosen the best varieties of onions intended for Siberia, agricultural work is carried out in May. Exact date depends on the heating of the soil from 8 ° C or more. They make meter-wide beds, with a distance of 10 cm between plants. They sow 2 cm in depth, having previously moistened and loosened the soil, removing weeds. Crops are mulched, watered as they dry until the first leaves. After the appearance of three feathers, organic matter is introduced, if a green part is needed, and mineral fertilizers for the development of the bulbs.
Note! Watering is done once a week, and more often during drought. In the spring, plants should not be flooded, but the lack of moisture will also have a bad effect on it. Loosening is required for oxygen to reach the roots.
Onions of any kind contain a lot of vitamins. Especially it is C, which is indispensable for supporting the body in cold period against colds. Therefore, it is not only a decoration for dishes, a seasoning, but also a gastronomic health benefit.
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Sevka onion varieties - what to choose according to your taste and color ?!
As a rule, it is the varieties of onion sets that determine the future harvest. You can plant a Dutch hybrid or a local hybrid, choose a sweet or spicy taste, red, white or yellow in color, so that it is better stored and can be planted before winter. There are quite a few criteria, so detailed characteristics will allow you to make right choice…
The best varieties of onion sets - which ones?
With the arrival of spring, a hot season begins for gardeners, it is necessary to have time to plant all the vegetables on time. Onions are one of the first to be planted. For planting, sevok is most often used. But, before a novice gardener, the question of choosing varieties of onion sets will certainly arise, because there are a lot of them. And in order to make the right choice and buy the right bow, you need to get acquainted with the characteristics, so as not to miscalculate for sure! 
When choosing varieties of onion sets, it is worth focusing on the ripening time, price, and yield. The best in all properties are considered:
Onion Sevok Sturon- the variety is characterized by early ripening, semi-sharp pleasant taste, such a single-nested bulb weighs 90–150 gr. Plants of the Sturon variety sprout together and give a wonderful harvest, but the cultivation of greens from it is not expected. The crop is harvested 1-2 weeks earlier than other varieties. The bow is resistant to different diseases, stored for a long time
Onion Sevok Red Baron- ripens early, winters well indoors, onions have a beautiful red-violet color. Red Baron replenishes sweet onion sevka, an indispensable vegetable in many salads and appetizers. Vegetable growers who have chosen this onion always have a decent harvest.
It is worth noting that summer residents and gardeners successfully grow such varieties of onion sets as Shtur BS-20, Orion, Stardust, they all have their own flavor and are worthy of attention.
Winter varieties of onion sets
Many gardeners plant some specially selected varieties of onion sets in the fall, before winter, consider the most famous.
The Shakespeare onion variety is the most popular for winter sowing - it is represented by large round bulbs with snow-white juicy pulp and a semi-sharp taste. It differs from other onions with dark brown scales, which help to withstand frost in winter. Unpretentious and hardy, yields early harvest.
The winter onion Radar is not inferior to Shakespeare - its head weighs only 10 grams less, but if you take care of it properly, you can grow an onion weighing 300 grams. This variety has excellent taste, good germination, high productivity. The onion is covered with golden yellow scales.
The planting material of a short-day form is represented by the Ellan variety - the bulbs are rounded, covered with golden scales, white sweetish flesh is characteristic of the seed. The advantage is quick maturation.
The Senshui variety is famous for its high yield and early ripening, which tolerates well low temperatures, does not arrow and is perfectly stored. The yellow-brown bulb has average weight and size. This variety of onions is perfect for those who love a spicy taste.
Large onions containing vitamin C will delight the diligent gardener onion of the Baron variety - he is a champion in terms of ripening, most often he is chosen by professional vegetable growers to make a winter planting.
German breeders presented a medium-late variety Bamberger, the heads of which have a taste of mild pungency, an elongated shape, and the scales are painted in yellow... Of course, only a few varieties of Dutch onion that are suitable for winter planting are listed here.
The store can become the place of purchase of the sevka, or you prefer to harvest it yourself. But, it is not enough to decide on the choice of the variety of onion sets, you need to choose a high-quality planting material based on the following criteria:
- characteristic onion smell - should not smell of rot, dampness and mold
- dried splinters cannot be more than 1%
- there is a rustle of thoroughly dried onions
- shape and color correspond to the characteristics of the named variety
- planting material is dense with a uniform surface, there are no traces of infections, pests, putrefactive plaque
- there are no spots on the bulbs, the color is even
- sets without any mechanical scratches, dents, etc.
- no wet bulbs
- the diameter of the seed should not exceed 10 mm. Today the market often offers much larger bulbs, but you shouldn't buy them because there is a high probability of the formation of arrows
- planting material belongs to one fraction - a uniform sowing contributes to an increase in yield by 20%, obtaining the expected size
- the seller accurately named the variety, its characteristics and shelf life
A thorough selection of planting material and varieties of onion sets for Siberia, the Urals, the Moscow region and any other region is a pledge high harvest... In order for the work to be crowned with success, the quality of the harvest was excellent, and the work was convenient and there were few losses, plant onions not with seeds, but with sets! Good harvests to you!
Onion varieties suitable for winter sowing
In the spring, gardeners plant onion sets to get a turnip. However, dry weather is often established in the spring months, which adversely affects its rooting and further growth. After all, this culture is exactly on initial stage development especially requires a sufficient amount of moisture in the soil. With its lack, count on good harvest not necessary. Solve this problem and speed up the timing of the harvest, as well as save time in spring allows podzimnya planting sevka. Onions planted in autumn give early and friendly shoots in spring, make the most of the moisture from melting snow and manage to develop a powerful root system before dry weather. In addition, he practically does not shoot and is not affected by the onion fly. There are many varieties of winter onions, among which the following varieties are worth paying attention to.
One of the most common is the Shakespeare variety, intended for winter planting. It takes only 75 days from germination to harvest. Its rounded heads, covered with yellowish-brown scales, grow weighing 100-120 g, and with high agricultural technology they reach a weight of up to 300 g. white pulp dense, juicy, semi-sharp in taste. This variety is well stored, does not shoot during growth, and the set has excellent frost resistance.
The mid-season winter variety Radar received special recognition among summer residents due to its excellent taste, good keeping quality and resistance to shooting. The bulbs are covered with light yellow scales, with minimal care they grow up to 150 g, and with proper agricultural technology - up to 260-330 g. The semi-sharp juicy pulp of Radar has a pleasant sweetish taste. Sevka germination rate is 100%.
Senshui onions ripen in early dates... Is different high yield, keeping quality and winter hardiness. The yellow-brown heads are flat-round in shape. Senshui forms large commercial bulbs up to 250 g. Onions of this variety do not shoot, are resistant to downy mildew and are stored for up to six months. The variety exhibits increased resistance to false powdery mildew and shooting.
Troy onions are also suitable for winter planting. The flat-round heads grow small - weighing 80-90 g, have yellow or light brown scales. The pulp is white, dense, juicy, the taste is semi-sharp. The onion is early ripe, has a high resistance to shooting and fungal diseases, it is stored for 3-4 months.
The early ripening winter variety Ellan allows harvesting as early as the tenths of June, while the spring varieties are just beginning to form heads. The bulbs of this variety are distinguished by dense cover scales of a beautiful straw shade, have a rounded shape and reach a weight of 90-130 g, with high agricultural technology, their weight can increase to 350-400 g. The pulp of the bulbs is juicy, creamy and has a pleasant semi-sharp taste. The variety is cold-resistant, shows high resistance to downy mildew.
Undoubtedly, it is worth highlighting the early ripening variety Stuttgarten Riesen, which has established itself well as a winter crop. The heads of this variety have a flat-round shape, are covered with light brown scales and are distinguished by a dense white pulp with a pungent taste. The average weight of the bulbs is 50-100 g. This variety has excellent keeping quality, but has other disadvantages - weak resistance to downy mildew and neck rot.
The time for planting is chosen depending on the region - from late September to early November. The air temperature in the daytime should be no higher than 0-5 ° С, and at night - up to -3 ° С. The place for planting winter onions is chosen dry and sunny. Water should not stagnate on it either in the autumn-winter or in the spring. The best precursors for onions are cucumber, tomato, early potatoes, carrots, squash, and legumes. The garden bed is prepared in advance so that the earth has time to settle. The soil is dug onto a shovel bayonet, half a bucket of humus, 25 g of superphosphate and 15 g of potassium salt per 1 m2 are added under the digging. Immediately before planting, the soil is loosened and ash is introduced (1 tbsp. Per 1 m2). For planting, choose bulbs with a diameter of no more than 1 cm, and the planting material is not soaked before winter planting. Sevok is planted in grooves to a depth of 3-4 cm at a distance of 5-7 cm, and between rows - 20-25 cm, covered with soil and lightly tamped. Watering during planting is not required, it is carried out after 10 days, if during this time there was no rain. To protect the seedlings from freezing, after the onset of stable frosts, the garden bed should be mulched with fallen leaves, spruce branches, straw, and pressed on top with branches or boards so that the mulch is not crushed by the wind. In a frosty, snowless winter, it is recommended to additionally cover the site with a film, and in a snowy winter - periodically throw snow on a bed with onions.
Kudrina Irina