Why gardeners are increasingly less likely to plant onions in the winter: a conversation about the disadvantages
So-called winter plantings are always associated with some risk. It can be difficult to predict the thaw, which causes the planted winter garlic to sprout.
But garlic is not the only thing that is planted in winter. Some gardeners experiment with greens, beets and carrots, as well as onions, but there are not so many enthusiasts.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" - a scientist, agronomist, landscape designer, told what risks can be encountered when planting onions in the winter.
Disadvantages of landing
Firstly, unexpected weather conditions make it difficult to predict the planting schedule.
Gardeners have to rely on the experience of others and be guided by weather conditions.
But even if you guess the timing, no one can guarantee that after several frosty days a thaw will not suddenly set in.
Secondly, planting onions in the winter always carries the risk that some of the bulbs will not sprout because they freeze in the winter.
Everyone knows that at this time the amount of planting material must be increased by 10-15%.
In addition, you will have to properly prepare the bed and rack your brains over the shelter.
Thirdly, if circumstances are favorable and there is a rich harvest, you will have to think about how to preserve the onions.
It is known that, unlike spring onions, winter onions are stored much worse and rarely does anyone manage to save them until spring.
