When to sow winter onions: summer residents were told about the features of autumn planting
In addition to garlic, some gardeners consider it necessary to plant onions before winter.
But planting winter onions requires a little more attention. In addition to choosing the right time, you need to have an idea of the varieties.
Not every variety of onion can be chosen for winter planting, since not everyone can survive the winter.
If the date can be found from the seed producer or in the lunar calendar, then you need to thoroughly prepare for the selection of seeds.
The best varieties
1. Summer residents advise paying attention to Stuttgarter Riesen. This is a popular onion variety, distinguished by its high yield.
The bulbs grow large, have a strong aroma, and the plant itself is unpretentious and rarely gets sick.
2. Augusta gives an early and abundant harvest. The advantages of this variety include resistance to cold. Also, this variety of onion does not go to seed.
3. Bulat has small bulbs, but this variety is stored well. The plant is resistant to known diseases.
The radar variety has similar properties.
4. Shakespeare onion demonstrates excellent germination. It is also unpretentious and frost-resistant.
5. The Senshui-Yellow variety is resistant not only to diseases, but also to pests. The bulbs are large, juicy and suitable for pickling or making salads.
It tolerates transportation well and is stored well.
Among hybrids, gardeners are advised to choose Balstar F1. It is considered an ultra-early variety, tolerates frosts, the bulbs are large, juicy, tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time.
