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Top 5 Most Popular Varieties of Onion Sets: A Brief but Useful Review
07.06.2023 13:55
Onions are among the most common crops grown in home gardens.
According to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , there are many varieties of onion sets.
Before you choose any of them, check out the brief review we have prepared.
"Centurion"
The variety is early ripening and is excellent for growing in northern latitudes. The average head weight is 100 g. The yield of "Centurion" reaches high levels.
"Stuttgarter Riesen"
The ripening period from the appearance of the first shoots of the "Stuttgarter Riesen" is about 90 days. The fruits of this variety reach a weight of 250 g, on average - 100-150 g. Semi-sharp onion is valued for its high content of vitamin C.
"Golden seed"
Refers to early ripening varieties with bulbs weighing 80-100 g. The taste is semi-sharp. In addition, this variety has an excellent yield.
"Red Baron"
Many summer residents choose this variety of early purple onion for winter planting. The weight of the bulbs ripening in June depends on the density of the planting of the sets in the ground. With timely thinning, the plantings can gain weight up to 100 g.
"Sturon"
This mid-early variety is characterized by a sharp taste, and the weight of its bulbs reaches up to 90 g. "Sturon" can be used for drying, freezing, canning, and also grown for its feathers.
