Such an onion will ruin even soup: why the vegetable grows bitter
Most dishes cannot do without onions, so every summer resident tries to grow this vegetable on his plot.
The culture is unpretentious, but even it can sometimes throw an unpleasant “surprise” to the gardener.
Onions may look healthy and large, but they taste so bitter that they are impossible to eat or add to dishes.
In most cases, bitterness is not a varietal feature. The problem lies in the mistakes made during onion cultivation.
Why does onion taste bitter?
The vegetable does not tolerate drought. Regular watering is the cornerstone of a luxurious harvest, which surprises not only with its size, but also with its taste.
If onions are not watered regularly, their metabolism will stop and substances will start to accumulate, which makes the vegetable bitter. Therefore, onions respond well to watering and additional nutrition.
For example, in hot weather, onions should be watered every other day. On average, 5-10 liters of water are allocated for each square meter.
