How to Grow Onions Without Arrows: Golden Rules of Experienced Gardeners
Growing onions without arrows is the dream of many gardeners, because as soon as this happens, you can consider the onion lost for the harvest.
To avoid such an outcome, experienced summer residents take into account several simple nuances.
How to Grow a Bow Without Arrows
1. Choose the right onion variety. Some varieties are prone to bolting, so it's best not to buy them.
2. Soak the planting material in the solution.
To do this, dilute 1 tbsp. of baking soda in 1 liter of water. Cold liquid is not suitable for this. The optimal range is between +45 … +60 °C.
Before immersing the onion in the solution, peel it from the top layer of the husk, but not completely.
Keep the onion in the liquid for at least 30 minutes. Cover the container to prevent the solution from cooling down quickly.
3. Follow the planting rules. Onions should be planted at a depth of 2-3 cm and at a distance of at least 10 cm from each other. It is also important to provide enough sunlight and water for the onions to grow.
4. Water the onion regularly. Onions need regular watering, especially during the period of active growth.
5. Use fertilizers. Onions need nutrients to grow well, so you can use fertilizers for onions.
