The Volzhantin onion variety is a late-maturing type characterized by high yield and long storage duration. The bulbs are round and can weigh up to 130 grams, covered with tightly fitting dry husks. The flesh is snow-white with a pleasant taste and pronounced sharpness, making this variety particularly attractive for culinary use. The vegetative period lasts about 140 days, allowing it to be grown in regions with a longer summer season, such as the Volga region and the North Caucasus.
The plant is perennial, herbaceous, with conical bulbs attached to a horizontal rhizome. The leaves of Volzhantin are flat, linear, and bluish in color, retaining freshness throughout the season. The scape reaches a height of about 30 cm and is crowned with a dense spherical inflorescence with numerous pink flowers ranging from 3.5 to 5.2 cm in diameter. Flowering occurs in May-June and lasts approximately 25 days. The dried inflorescence can remain upright throughout the winter, and the plant is capable of slight self-seeding, which aids in natural reproduction.
For successful cultivation of the Volzhantin variety, it is recommended to carefully prepare the soil, including the addition of organic and mineral fertilizers, as well as performing plowing before winter. Planting is done in spring or under winter, followed by care including harrowing, weed control, irrigation, and protection from diseases and pests. The harvest is collected at the beginning of leaf lodging using specialized machinery for digging and laying out onions. Due to its characteristics and durability, the Volzhantin variety is one of the best late-maturing onion varieties suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions.
