How to grow onions on a feather at home with seeds?

Chives can be used as a condiment or fresh. Be that as it may, onions are a welcome guest on our tables, especially in winter, when the body is experiencing an acute lack of vitamins. Therefore, many grow onions in closed soil - at home or in a greenhouse - from seeds. Today we will get acquainted with the features of both methods, and also consider the main stages of cultivation.

Growing onions on a feather

Features of culture

Green onions are considered a true guardian of our health, since they contain a large amount of vitamin C, which helps the immune system to cope with many colds in the autumn / spring period. Moreover, this product can be a great decoration for any table, which is why green onion feathers cost almost twice as much as ordinary bulbs. And with the onset of cold weather, the price does break all records.

Green onion feather

Important information! Only 100 g of green onions provide a person with a daily intake of vitamin C (this is about 45-50 mg), since this amount of greens contains about 80 mg of it.

Experienced gardeners have long realized that, for example, growing onions for greens in greenhouse conditions is an extremely profitable occupation, and thanks to the considerable demand for the product, many have managed to make a very profitable business on this.

What are the benefits of growing onions with seeds?

Onion seeds

As you know, onions are grown on greens or bulbs or seeds. The first method is simpler, because the care that the plants need in this case is minimal, as are the requirements for the soil used. Moreover, supplementary lighting in winter is not required here, and the probability of obtaining a result is almost one hundred percent.

At the same time, high-quality soil is required for growing from seeds, and in winter (during the first month of the growing season), onions must be supplemented. Finally, trivial patience is required, since the first cut feather will appear in at least 1.5 months. For comparison, an onion that was planted with a set can be cut off after two to three weeks.

Seed onions take longer to grow than set onions

But it should be remembered that the lifespan of greens grown "through an onion" does not exceed a couple of months, and those grown with seeds is two years and even more, if top dressing is periodically applied (twice a month, Agrolife or fresh vermicompost is added to the soil, or, as option, the plants are watered with ROST concentrate, diluted in the proportion of one cap to two liters of liquid).

Based on the pros and cons of both methods, we conclude: it is better to give preference to growing by seeds.

What types of onions to sow?

Consider the most popular varieties and types of culture for a feather. For the convenience of visitors, the information is presented in the form of a small table.

Table. Varieties / types of onions per feather

Onion-batun (it is also known as winter, Tatar, etc.)	It is characterized by even greenery and a lower cost of sowing material when compared with turnip onions. The feather cut in perennial species can be carried out two to three times during the growing season, and in annuals - only once. As for the yield, it can reach 35 kilograms from 9 sq. m.
Tiered bow	It is considered the most frost-resistant and unpretentious variety of culture. It significantly surpasses the onion, not only in the quality of green mass, but also in productivity. Even in the coldest time, it does not freeze out, which is very good.
Chives	It is characterized by aromatic and narrow leaves, the average length of which is 0.5 meters. They do not coarse, but remain gentle for a long time. The yield reaches 30 kilograms from 9 sq. m.
Shallot	The main difference is tender and wide leaves with a light garlic aroma. The variety is considered early ripening, has a high frost resistance. The yield is good. In closed soil it grows year-round, while in open soil it stops growing with the onset of the first frost.
Leek	The feathers are very similar to those of garlic, the taste is fresh and delicate. The yield reaches 20 kilograms from 9 square meters. m.

Having chosen the variety you like, you can get down to business directly.

Green onions from seeds - growing in a greenhouse

The process, as noted above, takes a lot of time, which is why the method is not very popular. However, it has many advantages.

What should be the greenhouse?

Greenhouse for greenery

There are certain requirements for a greenhouse design for growing onions on a feather, we will consider them.

1. It should not be located in a shaded area - ideally, it should be an area open to the sun.
2. The structure must be well ventilated.
3. If the greenhouse area is insignificant, you can grow onions on shelves - this will increase the yield of green mass.
4. You can also use drip irrigation.
5. Finally, the greenhouse must be heated. Maintain an approximate temperature of 15 ° C (for some varieties of onions - 25 ° C).

Stage one. Preparing the soil

Preparing the greenhouse for planting onions

First, add the following top dressing to the greenhouse soil (the proportions are indicated for one square meter):

• compost (10 kg);
• potassium chloride (15 g);
• superphosphate (30 g).

After applying top dressing, carefully level the area with a rake.

Leveling the beds with a rake

Stage two. Choosing seeds

Try to use the youngest grains, as a last resort, those whose age does not exceed two years. In addition, seed germination should be at least 80%.

Don't use old seeds

Important information! There is one simple way to determine germination rate: take 20 seeds and place them on a wet rag. With the emergence of sprouts, you will be able to determine the germination rate, as well as calculate the optimal planting density in order to minimize the loss of the sown area.

Sprouted onion seed

Stage three. Preparing the seeds

Step 1... Start preparing the planting material. First, rinse the seeds thoroughly: place them in room temperature water for 19-20 hours. During this time, try to change the water at least three times.

Step 2. Place the seeds in a 1% potassium permanganate solution for 45 minutes.

Soak seeds in potassium permanganate for disinfection

Step 3. Place them in the Epin solution (the ratio is two drops of the product per 100 ml of water). Keep the material in this solution for 18 hours. This procedure is needed to prevent the development of fungal diseases.

Soaking in epine

The recommended temperature of this solution is about 25-30 ° C. Upon completion of the procedure, the onion seeds are completely ready for sowing.

Stage four. We sow the seeds

It is better to plant seeds in a greenhouse closer to winter or early spring, and at the same depth. For heavy soil, this depth should be about 1.2 cm, and for light soil - 1.5 cm.The depth of the bookmark is an extremely important condition, and if it is not observed, then the seedlings will be uneven, and from the grains planted very deeply, underdeveloped bulbs.

We sow onion seeds in the furrows

Sow seeds with three-line ribbons (the distance between the latter should be about 15 cm). The distance between the grains themselves should be 1.5 cm. To evenly distribute the grains, mix them with a light dye, for example, with chalk. So the seeds against the background of the soil will be more noticeable. After finishing sowing, lightly compact the soil (this is necessary to pull up moisture).

Sowing onion seeds

We cover the sown seeds with earth

We ram the bed, you can use the plane of a shovel, or you can just use your foot

In the case of spring sowing, the consumption of seeds should be about two grams per square meter, while for winter sowing it will need 20% more.

Stage five. Thinning and further care

With regard to the soil, the described growing method is quite demanding, so immediately after sowing, mulch the area with a layer of peat, and then stretch the film. When the first shoots appear (15 to 20 days), remove the film and thin the seeds. The distance between shoots after thinning should be approximately two centimeters.

Soil mulching

Perform the next thinning when two or three true leaves appear on each sprout. Here, the distance between the plants should already be 3-4 cm. If you wish, you can perform the third thinning when four or five sheets appear. In this case, leave the distance within 5-6 cm, although more specific figures depend on the planned height of the green onions.

Agrotechnics of growing onions

Growing green onions

Important information! Gently loosen the soil every two weeks to allow air to reach the root system.

At this stage, fast-growing weeds are the main enemy of onions, because they are able to shade young seedlings.

Don't forget to weed the onions

To speed up the process of feather formation, you can feed the onion with nitrogen fertilizers.

When the feathers reach 25 cm in height, you can harvest.

Video - We grow onions from seeds for greens in a greenhouse

Features of growing onions on a windowsill

In fact, the growing process is very similar to the technology described above, with the exception of some points. So, before sowing, soak the seeds in water and a solution of potassium permanganate. Then plant them to a depth of no more than 2-3 cm, and the containers must be with drainage.

Growing greenery on a windowsill

Green onions from seeds on the windowsill

As a soil mixture, it is better to use a mixture of coconut fiber and vermicompost (proportions - 2: 1). After sowing, cover the containers with PET foil. Remove the film only after the first shoots are formed. To make them appear faster, keep the room temperature somewhere between 18 ° C and 20 ° C. In the future, the optimal temperature for the development of culture will be 12-18 ° C.

During the first month, the onions will grow very slowly. But in two months you will be able to harvest the first crop - the greens will regularly grow for quite a long time.

Growing green onions from seeds on a windowsill

Important information! In winter, take care of additional lighting to extend the daylight hours by three or four hours.

In the summer, water abundantly (onions are moisture-loving crops), but in winter, try not to overdo it. Pull the feathers one at a time, preferably around the outer perimeter, without cutting off the entire top of the bulb.Only in this case will the green mass grow extremely actively.

Video - We grow onions indoors

Onions are a wonderful vegetable crop with many beneficial properties. For the preparation of delicious dishes, not only the bulbs themselves are useful, but also the green feather. In addition, you can grow healthy spicy onion greens all year round on your own windowsill. We will learn how to grow onions on a feather at home: how to plant a crop correctly, how to care for it.

Preparing the bulbs

For the forcing of the green onion feathers to be successful, the bulbs must be properly prepared before planting. How exactly to do this - we will find out further.

Mother bulbs are the planting material for onion feathers - ordinary onions are most often used. Keep in mind that to get a feather, it is better to take medium-sized onions - they produce greens the fastest, and quite plentiful. The best specimens for this purpose are onions with a diameter of 3-4 cm and a weight of 40-50 grams.

Sort the planting material: peel the onions, remove defective specimens, weak, diseased and damaged. The bulbs that you plan to plant should be completely healthy, with a shiny skin: dry and free from rot.

Place before planting the bulbs in a solution of potassium permanganate or saline. Such processing will ensure the disinfection of the planting material.

To grow onions without the danger of infection with peronospora, it is recommended to warm up the planting material at a temperature of +40 degrees for eight hours.

Attention: if you are going to grow a feather for sale, choose onions of the same size - then the greens will turn out to be uniform, ripen at the same time.

To make the feather hatch faster, cut off the top of each onion by one quarter of the total. This measure will provide oxygen access to the kidneys, and the greens will appear much faster.

It was found that with preliminary cutting of the tops of the onions, the yield of greens will be 80% higher. But if you planted the onions, forgetting to cut off the tops, then you do not need to cut off the already rooted heads - on the bulbs that have taken root, this, on the contrary, will slow down the distillation of the feather.

A measure that will also help the greens hatch faster is to soak the onions in warm water overnight just before planting. Cutting off the tops should be done after this procedure.

As for the planting time, usually planting is carried out in winter at the end or at the beginning of spring - in order to enjoy the vitamin first greens before summer. With greenhouse cultivation, onions are usually planted on a feather in late autumn.

How to prepare soil and containers?

In order for the onion feather to turn out to be lush, bright and fragrant, saturated with nutrients, the culture must grow in fertile soil. It is important to provide the onion with a loose, light, air and permeable soil.

It is recommended to prepare the following earthen mixture:

• turf;
• humus;
• peat land.

All ingredients are taken in approximately equal proportions. Be sure to add superphosphate and sodium chloride to the resulting mixture. Superphosphate is added at the rate of 30 grams of fertilizer per 1m2 of soil, chloride - 15 grams per the same volume.

Pre-wash the containers intended for onion sprouting and treat with a disinfectant.

How to grow?

Let's take a closer look at the whole process of growing onions for greens.

As mentioned above, before planting, the onions are disinfected, then kept in warm water at night and the tops are cut off to speed up the forcing process.

The container should be taken low - a container with a height of 8-12 cm is fine. It is best to plant in a standard "bridge" way - the bulbs are placed very close to each other, almost closely.

Do not make the distance between the onions more than one to two centimeters.To grow about 1m2 of nutritious and healthy greenery, you will need 10 kg of planting material. If you want to grow a green feather for the needs of your family, keep in mind that for three people it is enough to plant 5-6 onions.

The planting material is buried insignificantly into the ground. It is necessary to lightly press the bulbs into the soil - about 2-3 cm. Some gardeners, in principle, do not press the bulbs for fear of damaging the roots, but simply put them on the ground on top and sprinkle them on the sides.

Immediately after placing the onions in the soil, they must be watered abundantly. This measure will start the rooting process. Move the container to a warm place (+ 25-30 degrees) - at a warm temperature, the forcing process goes faster. After about a week, the length of the feathers will already reach 1.5-3 cm - and then the containers can be transferred to a cooler room.

The optimum temperature for growing onion feathers is from +18 to +22 degrees.

Attention: do not place containers of onions in close proximity to batteries or other heat sources. This can lead to too rapid drying of the soil, evaporation of water. In addition, the feather grows poorly with constant overheating.

Growing in water

At home, it is very convenient to forcing an onion feather in the water. The method eliminates contact with the ground, which ensures cleanliness on the windowsill, the absence of dirt, the need to water the plants. You can use anything from a faceted glass to a plastic or metal container.

In order for onions to give strong roots in water, a pallet is needed, deeper than with traditional, "land" cultivation.

The landing in this case is as follows:

• prepared onions are tightly placed in the pallet;
• fill the planting material with water by one quarter.

When growing a feather in water, the container should stand on the windowsill in order to receive sufficient light. In two weeks, the first greens will appear. But it is necessary to monitor the water level in the sump and add it.

It is important that the roots are not exposed - otherwise the onion will dry out and you will not see the green harvest. Change the water completely periodically to prevent the smell of putrefaction.

Important: do not pour too much water into the pan, as the constantly weeping onion pulp can rot.

Care features

Key points of care for feather onions.

Watering

A very important procedure in this case. The home growing method involves regular watering of the onions - at least once or twice a week. It is better to use warm water so that the feather grows faster and fungal infections do not appear.

Do not overdo it with watering, as the bulbs can easily rot in warm and humid conditions. And a few days before harvesting the feathers, watering should be stopped altogether - the process of pruning and cleaning the greens will be easier.

Top dressing

It is not necessary to add additional nutrition to the soil with onions during the growing process. Before planting, fertilizers are applied - and they are quite enough for the production of green feathers.

However, if fertilizers were not applied before planting or there were few of them, you can feed the onions - but not more often than 2-3 times during the entire growing season. It is best to use ammonium nitrate as a nutrient (40 grams of substance per 10 liters of water). Fertilizer is applied during watering.

If you plan to cut several feathers, you can feed the onions after each harvest. Top dressing will give the plant the strength to form new greens from the bulb.

Loosening

An important procedure. It is advisable to carry it out after each watering, but not immediately, but after a couple of days, when a crust begins to appear on the surface. Loosening makes the soil light, permeable, which is very important for onions.

Airing

The procedure is relevant for greenhouse onions. At home, the indoor temperature is unlikely to rise to tropical conditions.

Pests and diseases

Green onions are usually grown without chemicals. Therefore, in this case, it is more rational and correct to prevent diseases and pests than to fight them later. So that the onion does not get sick, it is important to comply with all the conditions for its cultivation and care, and also not to forget to decontaminate it before planting.

Cleaning

The feather is usually cut when it reaches a length of 30-35 cm. You can either cut the feather, leaving the bulbs for further growing greenery, or dig up the planting material with roots completely.

Growing in a greenhouse

We will learn how to grow a green onion feather in a greenhouse.

For planting, in this case, one-year or two-year-old onions are selected. Planting is usually done in the fall. The planting method is the same as at home - pavement.

The soil mixture for the greenhouse is taken as follows:

• sod land;
• humus (or old manure);
• peat;
• compost and ash as fertilizers.

It is recommended to sprinkle the prepared soil with fluffy lime on top to prevent mold on the ground.

So, the onions are planted in late autumn - by the bridge method, with a distance of 2-3 cm between them.

It is important to maintain an optimal temperature regime inside the greenhouse so that the feather appears faster. During the day, the temperature should be from +18 to +20 degrees, and at night it can drop to + 12-15 degrees. When the feather reaches about 5-8 cm (after one and a half to two weeks), the temperature is added to + 20-22 degrees in the daytime.

Important: if you grow onions in a greenhouse at a high temperature (above +22 degrees), the feather will grow quickly, but in the end it will turn out to be too elongated, not too marketable.

As for the care of greenhouse onions, it includes the following mandatory procedures:

• watering;
• loosening the soil;
• airing the greenhouse;
• top dressing.

It is also important to provide the greenery with sufficient light - onions will not grow well in a dark greenhouse.

Growing in hydroponics

The point of the method is to grow crops in oxygen and nutrient rich water. It is also a very real home method of cultivating green onions - and very modern, without soil and dirt.

The purchase of a hydroponic plant costs money, however, in terms of convenience, no other method can be compared with this method. And usually all the costs of buying a hydroponic plant when growing onions for sale pay off in the very first season.

To grow onions hydroponically, you need to purchase special mats (plates). Usually, this method is used when they plan to grow greens for sale, and not exclusively for their own table. A business using hydroponic technology will allow you to produce fresh greens all year round, sell them and make good profits.

In hydroponics, the feather grows very quickly - you can cut it two weeks after planting. Planting is carried out in a special liquid substrate: the first week the onion grows in the shade, the second - in the light. It is important that in this case, only the roots are lowered into the liquid, and the very bottom of the onion does not come into contact with it. Thus, rotting of the bulbs does not occur.

Growing in sawdust

There is also such a way of forcing an onion feather at home. Moreover, the method gives excellent results, moreover, it is very economical. We recommend purchasing sawdust from a pet store (where they are sold as filler for rodent cages).

It is necessary to prepare containers in advance: any will do - from special containers to plastic packaging from cakes or pastries. The container is filled with sawdust (clean and disinfected), the layer should be 2-3 cm.

Important: to quickly disinfect sawdust, pour boiling water over them for half an hour before placing them in a container. After cooling, the sawdust will turn into a loose, slightly slimy substrate, quite ready for growing onions.

The bulbs are laid out in the traditional way.A container with sawdust can be placed on a windowsill, balcony or loggia - the main thing is that the place is well lit and warm. And after a couple of weeks, you can harvest fresh herbs.

When grown on sawdust, onions need to be watered from time to time, but there is no need to feed. Add 3% hydrogen peroxide (10 ml per 1 L of water) to the water for irrigation. The substance will help the onions not to rot. After the harvest is collected, the sawdust is thrown away - they are not reused.

Growing from seeds

At home, feather onions can also be grown from seeds - however, this method is irrational and too long. Therefore, for this purpose, it is practically not used.

The feather harvest will be in only three months, and the amount of greens itself will be much less than when grown from ready-made onion bulbs. That is, there is more fuss and trouble, and the result is much less.

Briefly the process for the most patient:

• take small, wide containers, place a thin layer of drainage on the bottom and a standard potting mix on top;
• seeds should be planted in the ground to a depth of 1-1.5 cm, water;
• wrap the container with foil, put it in a warm and bright place (on the windowsill, for example);
• when shoots appear, remove the film;
• water the soil regularly, without letting it dry out. And three months after planting it will be possible to harvest the feather.

Which variety should you choose?

Among the modern variety of varieties and types of onions, it is not surprising to get confused. We will find out which varieties of onions are best grown for greens at home.

Onion

This species is sometimes also called Tatar or winter. Very productive, the greens are bright, uniform and beautiful. To obtain a high-quality feather, it is recommended to use perennial varieties of batun - this way you can collect not one, but several full-fledged harvests per season.

Leek

The variety is also called pearl, it has a very pleasant taste. The feather is similar to the feather of garlic, but it is much larger in size. A productive and profitable variety, it shows itself well when cultivated at home.

Slime

The leaves of this variety are also similar to garlic, in addition, they have a similar spicy pungent aroma. The feather of a slime onion grows quickly, the variety has a high yield. Not afraid of cold weather, can be cultivated in a cool room.

Chives

It turns out a very long feather - about half a meter: fragrant and having a long shelf life. Moreover, throughout the entire storage period, the aroma of the onion and its taste do not disappear anywhere. This is important if you need to transport the crop.

Multi-tiered

The variety is also called Canadian or Egyptian. It is extremely unpretentious, does not need special care: the feather will grow, even if planted and forgotten. It can also grow at low temperatures.

Shallot

A very famous and productive variety, excellent for home cultivation. Shallots have excellent taste and can be stored for a long time. During storage, the taste and juiciness of the feather are not lost. In addition, the variety is unpretentious, and caring for it is simple.

As for the varieties of onions, which are best suited for growing at home on a feather:

• Rostov;
• Bessonovsky;
• Black Prince;
• Amber;
• Arzamassky.

These varieties are resistant to fungus, fruitful, store well and for a long time, give dense feathers of the correct shape.

Growing onions on a feather is not a very difficult task, any novice gardener can handle it. Subject to the basic conditions of growing and care, you can enjoy healthy fortified greens all year round. Thus, you protect yourself from diseases and viruses, add mouth-watering spicy notes of fresh herbs to your diet.

Growing green onions is especially important in cold weather, when the body needs additional sources of vitamins to maintain immunity from colds.Arrows of green onions are high in vitamin C, which helps fight the flu and SARS. Growing onions on a feather at home is a simple procedure, and the reward for your efforts in the form of a delicious spicy seasoning for main dishes will not keep you waiting long.

Growing onions on a feather at home

The benefits of green onions

First, let's take a look at the beneficial properties of green onions.

1. Fresh green onions are rich in vitamins, which makes them a good remedy against vitamin deficiency in early spring and relieves symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness and rapid fatigue.

   Growing green onions at home

2. Green onion improves appetite, helps to better absorb food, and helps to normalize digestion.
3. Potassium, which is part of green onion arrows, will help to bring pressure back to normal, strengthen the heart muscle and blood vessels.
4. With the assistance of nutrients that are contained in onion feathers, cholesterol is lowered, which, in turn, slows down atherosclerotic processes.
5. The ability of chlorophyll, which is part of green onions, to help hematopoiesis makes this product especially valuable for anemia.

   Kitchen garden on the windowsill

6. Onion greens have a complex effect on the oral cavity, at the same time disinfecting it and healing teeth due to the calcium contained in the composition.
7. Regular consumption of onion feathers reduces the likelihood of gallstones and has a choleretic effect.
8. The greens contain quercetin, which helps neutralize free radicals and inhibits the development of cancer cells.

   Green onions are very healthy

9. Most of the nutrients are concentrated in the thick white base of green onions. The center of the green arrow contains fewer valuable components. And at the tops they are practically nonexistent.

Green arrows contain fewer nutrients

Note! According to some reports, harmful substances accumulate in the upper part of the arrows of the onion that can cause harm to health, so it is better not to use it at all for food.

Onion varieties for growing on a feather

Most often, onions are taken to forcing a feather on the windowsill. But growing green arrows from seeds can also give good results. If you are going to grow green onions from seeds, we recommend using the seeds of the following varieties.

Growing onions in an egg container

Table. Recommended varieties of onions for growing on a feather.

Onion	The seeds are inexpensive, and the green feathers are roughly the same length, which compares favorably with the arrows obtained from forcing from bulbs. The onion is perennial and annual. If you cut the arrows of the perennial onions, then after a while the harvest can be harvested again.
Tiered bow	A very unpretentious variety. Differs in its resistance to frost. It brings a much higher yield than the onion. At the same time, the quality of the green arrows is also much higher.
Chives	Gives tall narrow arrows. They taste tender and aromatic. The yield of the variety is also commendable.
Shallot	The arrows, which are pleasant to the taste, are reminiscent of the greens of garlic. The variety gives a good harvest.

Almost any variety is suitable for growing greens on the onion windowsill. But more harvest can be obtained from the bulbs of multi-primordial varieties, such as Bessonovsky, Strigunkovsky and Danilovsky. For the feathers to be approximately the same length, it is necessary to select bulbs of the same size for germination.

Multi-bud forcing bow

Growing from seeds

Before planting seeds, you need to prepare the land. For growing green onions, a soil that includes coconut fiber and vermicompost is suitable.

The scheme of growing onion-feather

1. It is important to choose good planting material. Do not use seeds that are more than 2 years old.And the germination rate should be 80% or more. This indicator can be determined by the number of germinated seeds, if you hold the grain for a while on a damp cloth.

   Don't use old seeds

   Soaking onion seeds

2. Next, you need to take the time to properly prepare the seed. The seeds should be carefully washed and soaked in water for 24 hours. During this time, it is necessary to drain the old water 3 times and fill the container with fresh. After that, the grains need to be disinfected with potassium permanganate, holding them for 1 hour in a solution. Treatment of seeds with the drug "Epin" will help to prevent fungal diseases, in the solution of which they are left for 1/2 day.

   Soak seeds in potassium permanganate for disinfection

3. The bottom of the container in which the seeds will be planted must be filled with drainage. Put the soil on top and deepen the seeds by 3 cm, observing the distance between them 1.5 cm. Then the soil needs to be lightly tamped. The container should be covered with plastic wrap, and immediately after the sprouts appear, it can be removed. After each plant forms 3 feathers, they need to be thinned out so that at least 3 cm remains between the shoots.

   Sowing onion seeds (in this case - in cassettes)

   First shoots

4. In the room where green onions will grow, it is advisable to maintain the temperature at + 18-20 ° C. During the month, the greens from the seeds will not grow very intensively. The crop can be harvested 2 months after sowing.

In order to contribute to the speedy growth and development of seedlings in winter, they need to organize additional lighting. For this, daylight hours are extended with the help of a phytolamp for 3-4 hours. In summer, the sprouts will need abundant watering. When harvesting, care must be taken to ensure that the bulbs are not damaged. Then the plant will give new arrows, and after a while they can be cut again.

A professional and precise approach to business gives excellent results

Growing from bulbs

For chives, choose strong, medium-sized bulbs without damage. It is advisable to cut off their top so that the arrows begin to grow as quickly as possible. It is recommended to leave the onions prepared in this way for a day in a slightly warmed weak solution of potassium permanganate so that in the future the plant does not infect its inherent diseases.

Onion on a feather from bulbs

On a note! You can do without antibacterial treatment of bulbs with potassium permanganate. In this case, they will need to be held in a slightly warmed mixture of ash and water, taken in a proportion of 5 g per 1 liter. This will help the arrows grow faster.

At home, onion feathers are driven out as follows:

• take shallow landing boxes;
• fill them with soil, the layer of which should not exceed 10 cm. A soil mixture containing all the necessary minerals for the active growth of greenery is suitable;
• peeled onions and cut off the tops;
• onion heads can be planted quite close together. When planting the bulbs, it is not recommended to deeply deepen into the ground.

Peeling onions

Bulb pruning scheme

Bulb care

After the arrows have grown to about 3 cm, it is advisable to put the containers with bulbs on the loggia or balcony. Fresh air and sun rays will benefit the plants. It should be remembered that for the normal growth of green onions, the optimum ambient temperature must be maintained at + 18-22 ° C. Only if this condition is met will the feather of the onion be strong and sturdy. Water for irrigation should be warmed up to + 25 ° C.

Forcing feathers from onions in a greenhouse

When the feathers grow up to 4 cm, top dressing should be applied to the soil. For these purposes, complex preparations containing minerals such as potassium chloride, superphosphate and ammonium nitrate are suitable. The first crop can be harvested when the length of the arrows is about 25 cm.It is advisable to leave the central feathers, collecting for use only those that grow on the sides. In this case, the crop from one bulb can be harvested several times over the course of two weeks.

Features of fertilizers for onions on a feather

Important! A constant harvest of green onions can be ensured by planting the bulbs in 2 different containers. Planting in the second box should be postponed 20 days after the first batch of onions has been planted. Then soon after harvesting from one box it will be possible to start cutting greens from another. And in the first, plant new bulbs.

Continuous harvesting can be ensured if desired

Video - How to grow green onions at home on a windowsill

Do-it-yourself beautiful garden of green onions

You will need twine, colorful feathers, a cardboard box, a thermal gun, a plastic container, sisal, sticks, a paper craft, and scissors.

Step 1. The depth of the plastic container should be such that its walls do not cover the bulbs. If it is too high, then the edges can be folded back and pasted over with twine, forming an attractive side.

The edges of the container are pasted over with twine

Step 2. The width of a cardboard box should be such that the side of the container is held at its edges and does not fall through. The box can be picked up high enough to raise the bed, which will improve its appearance. Wrap twine around the sides of the box and fix with hot melt glue.

Next, the sides of the cardboard box are wrapped with the same twine.

Step 3. Connect the container and box.

The container connects to the box

Step 4. Cover one of the sticks with twine along the entire length. Attach a paper house on top with glue.

The paper house is attached to a twine wrapped stick

Step 5. Find beautiful bulbs of different sizes. It is advisable to germinate them in advance. Place the bulbs in a container and carefully place the sisal between them.

Bulbs in a container

Step 6. Decorate the rest of the sticks with colorful feathers. Among the arrows of green onions, they will look like birds. Place the decorated sticks in different places of the garden. Place a stick with a house in the middle.

Decorating with colorful feathers

Step 7. Fill the bottom of the container with water. In the future, you will need to regularly add water to the tray.

Water must be added to the container periodically.

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The frequency of growing onions in the plots of summer residents is amazing. Every vegetable garden has at least a small onion-growing plot. This plant has many beneficial properties that have a beneficial effect on the body.

Green onions grow almost everywhere, which explains its popularity.

Green onions

As a newbie to gardening, it might seem like growing green onions from seeds is not difficult. I planted it in the ground - watered it and it's done. However, there are many subtleties in getting onions for greens from seeds and preparing for planting crops.

Vegetable seeds can be purchased at any store or farmer's market. If the seeds are purchased from a store, they have been processed and do not need to be re-processed. While the seeds. purchased on the market, that is, they must be handled. So the onion you grow will be healthy and the vegetable is guaranteed to grow.

There are several methods to grow onions on a feather from seeds, as well as breeding vegetables at home. Onions are grown in soil, substrate and water. It is obtained by sowing seeds, or planting seedlings. There is also a difference in which type of onion to choose. The appearance of the product, its taste, frost resistance and shelf life will depend on this.

Not all varieties of the product are capable of producing feathers in a vegetable. The most common type of product that produces a delicious and beautiful feather is Parade... The variety originated from the lands of Holland. When grown, onions do not form a bulb and all the strength of the product goes to the formation of a feather.

Parade onion gives excellent strong greens

This variety has a high degree of recoverability, so new feathers will soon appear in the place of the cuts. The quality of the variety is also distinguished by its pleasant taste. The value of the yield of the product can be up to eight kilograms per square meter.

Planting is carried out in the first half of spring in open ground. Sowing is carried out to a depth of about two centimeters, and the area is covered with a film for two weeks. A distance of five centimeters is observed between each seed, and about eight centimeters between the beds.

Before planting, it is necessary to process and fertilize the site, preferably natural fertilizers are chosen.

Fertilization of the site consists of several stages:

• the earth is loosened and broken into holes;
• the site is moistened;
• process the selected area from weeds and parasites;
• processing is performed with a solution of copper sulfate;
• immediately before planting, the site is poured with an abundant amount of water and sowing is carried out.

It is recommended to choose the period when the ground is no longer frozen, that is, the middle of spring. This is the most optimal time for sowing.

Growing a product is a lengthy process. When it is grown from seed, the process takes longer. Therefore, it is better to plant seedlings. Moreover, it is not difficult to grow duck at home from your own seeds, or purchased in a store.

When growing green onions from seeds, first plant them on seedlings

Green onion varieties

An assortment of onions suitable for open field sowing for the purpose of growing feathers:

1. Slime.
2. Leek.
3. Batun.
4. Shallot.
5. Schnitt.

These varieties are early maturing. When choosing and preparing a site for sowing seeds, you should choose a place where favorable predecessors were previously planted. The wrong choice of location will prevent the onions from developing, or ruin the harvest. It is important to land correctly. Good predecessors for onions:

• legumes;
• potato;
• tomatoes;
• cucumbers.

Growing onions is not difficult if you carry out the event methodically and consistently. Initially, choose a suitable site, prepare it, select a variety and make the correct planting using organic fertilizers.

Shallot is one of the early ripening onion varieties.

To grow onions on a feather from seeds, the actions correspond to planting seedlings, but the waiting period for the harvest will be long. And not every seed will produce a good onion. Because of this, it is necessary to select the most suitable seeds, if you purchase seeds from a store, then they have been processed. Your seeds from the previous harvest must be treated for various diseases inherent in this type of product.

Growing onions from seeds is a sequential process. The seeds must be processed first. This is followed by the stage of selection of the largest and evenest seeds. Then the seeds are poured with hot water for a while, after which they are dipped in cold water. You can carry out processing with special means of your selected seeds.

If you grow seedlings, and only then transplant the resulting duck into the ground, then the actions will be slightly different. If you sow seeds right away, then after processing they can be placed in the ground. And cover with a layer of loose soil on top.

Seedlings are planted in small or large containers. First, a layer of soil with fertilizers, or substrate, is poured. It depends on the choice of source material. You can plant the same varieties. Warm water is poured into the prepared material for planting and the seeds are placed. There should not be too much water. As it dries, water is added.

Onions are a healthy vegetable, which is relevant in any season, endowed with the greatest popularity, due to its useful properties. Growing onions is important in winter. Since in cold weather we are most susceptible to disease. Therefore, planting onions in your gardens, or even on the balcony, will not be superfluous.

Although onions can now be purchased in any supermarket, there is no guarantee as to how they were grown and how they were stored. Whether the product has retained its useful properties, or from the onion in this product, only the appearance and the presence of a taste that vaguely resembles onion remained.

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