How to water onions correctly for a good harvest: not all summer residents know

23.06.2024 15:30

Moisture is a necessary condition for the survival of any crop: without water, plants will not survive.

However, all crops have different moisture needs.

For example, improper watering of onions can ruin the harvest or significantly worsen it.

How to water onions correctly to get a good harvest

First of all, it is worth remembering that onions appreciate consistency. This means that you need to make a watering schedule and adhere to it as strictly as possible.

In this case, it should be moderate. You can't "waterlog" the plant after a long break. This will have a bad effect on the onion.

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When watering, it is worth moistening the soil to about twenty-five centimeters. This indicator is considered ideal.

The procedures are carried out only early in the morning or after sunset. But you can't water the plants during the day. It is best to stick to a drip irrigation system.

It is important to remember that the appearance of a crust on the soil surface is prohibited. Therefore, after watering (after 12 hours), it will be necessary to carry out the loosening procedure.

Previously, we talked about how to speed up the ripening of potatoes as much as possible .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor