Planting seed in the ground, growing and harvesting crops in your garden is the most enjoyable thing. One observation of the growth process is worth something. In order for all the seedlings to grow, you need to take care of them, but it is important to choose the right seeds. One of the first to fall into the ground is spring onions. There are a large number of species of this vegetable, and below are the best varieties of onion seedlings.
Important! When choosing, focus not only on the name of the species, which determines the main characteristics of the vegetable, but also on the appearance of the sevka themselves. They should be the same size, with a dry and brittle upper layer, produce a normal smell, without rot or damp.
"Alpha"
Sufficiently strong variety in terms of resistance to viruses and various diseases, which can not be said about resistance to frost. The vegetable ripens early and quickly enough: you can plant it out in May, and you can harvest a stable crop in 70 days. Therefore, it is considered early variety. External characteristics:
- round form;
- golden crust in five layers;
- weight up to 120 g;
- leaf height - up to 30 cm.
- Sevka size is small, because of what can quickly freeze.
"Alvina"
This variety ripens in about three months and is therefore called mid-season. "Alvina" gives a very good harvest. Planted in the ground in May to a depth of 4 cm. External features:
- ellipse shape;
- weight 70-150 g;
- purple husks;
- inside the bulb is white with a purple color.
Did you know? Variety "Alvina" contains a large number of nutrients, including quartzine. Its peculiarity is that this supplement is capable of preventing the appearance of tumors.
"Bamberger"
To plant such a variety should be in a soil rich in nutrients. It is resistant to frost, but you should not start landing in the ground at -12 ° C. Before planting it is good to warm sevok or the earth. Suitable for landing in the winter, three weeks before frost. Appearance:
- oblong round shape;
- weight - 80 g;
- Seed size - up to 4 cm, crop size - up to 8 to 11 cm;
- color - a dark shade of gold.
It will also be interesting to read how to grow other types of onions correctly: onions batun, leeks, shallots, slick onions, chives, onions, decorative onions, Indian onions.
Inside is very juicy. To taste it belongs to the sweet varieties, but there is a very light peppercorn. Convenient for cutting, easy to clean. Ideal for both raw and frying or preserving. It is stored at home for a long time, it does not deteriorate.
"Hercules"
It is light yellow - a hybrid of the Dutch selection, has the most rounded shape among other varieties. In dry conditions, stored longer than other species. The flavor characteristics are tender and slightly spicy, which gives another advantage to this variety. The bulb forms very strong and deep roots. Due to this drought will not be able to kill the plant. Treats grades with high productivity and resistance to viruses.
Important! Onion sets "Hercules" on one square meter of sowing brings up to 8 kg of crop, than his relatives can not boast.
Planting can be done in the fall, when there is no frost. The optimum temperature is +10 ° C. A seedling is better not to fill with water once again. After all, if you exceed the rate of moisture, then the vegetable will not be stored for a long time and will quickly rot.
"Globe"
This mid-season species was bred in Russia. Included in the list of relatively new varieties of onion seedlings. Previously, they were presented only in the form of seeds. Very long and well kept in winter. It has a rounded smooth shape and brown color, sometimes a light shade. The weight is quite large - up to 200 g. It is recommended to land shallowly in light and fertilized soils. This can be done in April and early May, and by the end of July, the harvest will be up to 5 kg per square meter.
"Carmen"
This is one of the Dutch varieties of onion seedlings, which recently began to be imported into our country. At the same time he is very popular. One of its advantages is the rate of ripening, which ranges from 75 to 85 days. Normally transfers storage for the whole winter. With a square meter, you get, at best, up to 2.5 kg of crop. The bulb weighs up to 80 g on average, but with proper planting, good soil and in favorable conditions, it is likely to get a bulb weighing up to 120 g. The onion sets "Carmen" outwardly has a bright red color and an ellipsoid shape. Inside the color is even more saturated, dark purple. Tastes are excellent:
- juicy;
- sweetish;
- mild;
- has a pleasant aroma.
"Corrado"
The Corrado onion sets are very popular, a variety description of which can be reduced to several important advantages:
- stored for a whole year, until the next harvest;
- early variety - spice from 73 to 93 days;
- gives a stable big harvest.
Red Baron
This is a rather early type of onion seed, normally tolerates cold spring. So, at the end of May, you can pick vegetables. It is necessary to constantly water and loosen the ground. Good care and rich in minerals soil will bring you a crop of up to 3 kg per square meter.
The real keeper of vitamin C, "Red Baron" marked himself in the kitchen, especially in salads. Cooks prefer this variety for its semi-sharp taste and long storage time. It is dark red in color, round in shape, moderately juicy and dense inside.
Onion sets "Red Baron", a description of the variety which speaks of its high yield, practicality and utility, can be planted in a garden of middle latitudes.
"Rosanna"
This variety of onions is early and brings a good harvest three months after planting the set-down, for which it is very much appreciated. Stable gives up to 3 kg per square meter. It is planted in the spring when the temperature is set not lower than 10 ° C. During this period, the soil is quite wet, which is what Roseanna requires. Autumn planting is possible three weeks before the onset of frost. To taste the vegetable is medium sharp, white, dense and juicy inside. Outside onions covered with pink husks.
Rosanna is on the list of popular varieties of onion seedlings due to its size. The round onion is rather large, with an average diameter of 8 cm. The mass ranges from 120 g.
"Rumba"
Quite large round bulbs weighing from 100 to 120 g have brown husks, which cover the white juicy inside of a sharp taste. The planting is made in May in fertilized soil and they are waiting for the month of July, when it will be possible to harvest - up to 5 kg from one square meter of land. Saplings tolerate adverse weather conditions. Such qualities are very impressive, thanks to which the Rumba onion has become very popular.
"Stardust"
The Stardust onion is very popular among the people. Its ripening averages 60 days. The only variety from this list has a white color. The planting is done in the first week of May. This variety can bring you more than 5 kg of snow-white bulbs per square meter.
For a quicker harvest, they plant onions in the fall and as early as the second half of May they can harvest. In addition, that earlier ripens, overwintered onions are more resistant to diseases and pests.
The shape is round and smooth. Weight is small, up to 60 g. Onion tastes a little spicywhich is appreciated fresh in the kitchen. Stored 6 months after harvest at a constant warm temperature. If the condition is not met, an arrow is likely to appear.
"Sturon"
Variety of onion seedlings "Sturon" - is an option "Stuttgarter Riesen," but with the best qualities. Their bulbs are different. "Sturon" has a round, almost perfect shape. Husk color is brown, like its predecessor. Ideal for growing in regions where most of the year is cold. Not prone to decay and well kept. Its peculiarity is that it ripens earlier, "Stuttgarter Riesen" for about 12 days and brings a bountiful harvest.
"Chalcedony"
This is a representative of the common onion in the brown husk. But his taste is not so spicy, a little gentle. It differs by lackluster care and long shelf life, without losing its taste. The yield is not inferior to other varieties and gives 5 kg per square meter. Thanks to these qualities, "Chalcedony" will never go away from total consumption, because it is difficult to imagine the winter without the usual bow.
"Centurion"
Externally different from others, because it has an egg shape. The color of the husk is light yellow. It tastes very spicy. Its main feature is productivity. "Centurion", along with "Hercules", is able to bring 8 kg of onions per square meter.
According to the characteristics, among gardeners, this variety is considered to be very high quality and reliable. Three months after planting, you can harvest a good harvest. Keep the product in a cool place, but with good air circulation.
"Stuttgarter Riesen"
Together with "Sturon", "Hercules" and "Centurion" is included in the list of the best varieties of onion seedlings for the middle band. "Stuttgarter Riesen" early, resistant to spring cold. It has other preferential characteristics:
- slightly spicy, but the taste is excellent;
- weight from 150 to 300 grams, and this is an excellent value for onions;
- ripening period up to 90 days.
Did you know? To farmer Peter Glazebrook from the UK managed to grow the largest onion in the world - as much as 8.2 kg!
"Ellan"
Refers to the new elite varieties. Form - elongated. In addition, the weight of the bulb is quite large - up to 300 g. The landing is carried out in the spring, when the frosts are gone, and the harvest - in early July. The bow differs by the speed of its growth, as well as by strong and long roots, which protect it from drought. Husk light brown. This variety has a sweet delicate flavor with a slight sharpness. Therefore, it is most often used for fresh salads.
Of course, with such a variety of onion seedlings, it is difficult to understand which variety is better. Above, suitable options were presented for areas with cold and long winters. In addition, all varieties have a common feature - they are resistant to pests and various diseases.
Important! If it rains frequently in your region, or the year is rainy, then an extra treatment of the plant from bacteria will only be beneficial.
