Late onion

Sowing of this culture is carried out mainly in early spring periods, as soon as the soil warms up to a temperature of 5-8 degrees Celsius.

To ensure uniform germination, seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 2-3 centimeters to prevent delaying the sprout emergence.

An important condition is the observance of row spacing, which should be about 20-25 centimeters to ensure sufficient nutrition for the plants.

In regions with a mild climate, winter sowing is possible, which allows for obtaining an earlier harvest in the following growing season.

When using the seedling method, sowing in cassettes or greenhouses is conducted 50-60 days before the planned planting in open ground.

Late onion, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, prefers well-lit areas with light loamy or sandy soils.

The culture is extremely sensitive to soil acidity levels: the optimal pH should be in the range of 6.5 to 7.5 units.

The plant requires moderate but regular watering during the period of active growth, especially during the bulb formation phase.

The application of organic fertilizers, such as compost, should be done in advance, as fresh manure can provoke rot development.

For full development, a temperature range of 18-22 degrees Celsius is necessary, as sharp fluctuations can lead to bolting.

The yield of this variety directly depends on compliance with agronomic practices and the level of soil fertility on the site.

Average productivity rates of marketable onions reach 30-45 tons per hectare when the planting density is strictly observed.

The use of intensive irrigation technologies and timely fertilizing allows increasing the mass of marketable onions by 15-20 percent.

Yield stability is ensured by the correct choice of predecessors, which are best represented by legumes or grain crops.

It is important to control the stand density of plants, as excessive thickening leads to a decrease in the average weight of each individual bulb.

The main danger for the culture is represented by fungal diseases, such as downy mildew and neck rot, which develop under high humidity.

The onion fly is the most common pest capable of destroying crops in the early stages of plant development.

Thrips often attack the leaves, sucking juices and leading to deformation, which significantly reduces photosynthetic activity.

Control measures include seed dressing, crop rotation, and the use of insecticides upon reaching the economic threshold of damage.

• Regular loosening of rows to destroy pest pupae.
• Removal of plant residues in autumn to reduce the infectious background.

Harvesting is carried out in the phase of mass leaf lodging, when the cover scales become dense and acquire a characteristic color.

It is important to complete the product collection before the onset of prolonged autumn rains to prevent bulb rotting in the ground.

After digging, the onions must be dried in a well-ventilated room or under a canopy to prepare for long-term storage.

It is recommended to trim the leaves after the neck has completely dried, leaving a small stump 3-5 centimeters long.

Properly prepared produce possesses high keeping quality, which allows it to be used in the household until late spring.