The best varieties of red onions

Onions are used for cooking many dishes, so any housewife, when choosing crops for growing on her site, prefers several varieties at once. Variety in the beds allows you to create new masterpieces in the kitchen, and at the same time improve your gardening. In this article, we will find out what types of onions are, home and wild, talk about their description and find out the main characteristics.

Varietal variety of onions: what types are there?

Adopting the experience of their ancestors, preference is often given to the same varieties of onions when planting a vegetable garden. It's time to change stereotypes, improve and achieve new results, because the dish can sparkle with new flavors if you use Setton or Leek instead of the usual onion. Moreover, in central Russia, you can plant a large number of varieties, as practice has shown. At least lettuce, even green. And then we will find out where which species can grow.

Onions in the garden

To determine the choice of seeds for bulbous plants, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of different species, their preferences and planting nuances. It is also worth paying attention to the correspondence of the growing conditions of the culture and the climate of the region. This will be the subject of this article.

The most popular onion varieties

All varieties of culture differ not only in taste, but also in planting rules, ripening period, and yield.

Onion sets

• Chalcedony grows outdoors, is very popular among gardeners in the southern regions of Russia. Suitable for growing feathers and root crops. The ripening period (from planting to harvesting) is 95-110 days. An average of 4 kg is removed from a square meter with a marketable weight of one small specimen of 85-100 grams. Sometimes there are onions weighing up to 400 grams. There is a good immunity to peronosporosis, vulnerability to cervical rot. Taste: pleasant with a slight spice.
• Stuttgarter Riesen early ripening, from sowing to harvest takes about 3 months. Rounded-flat onions weigh 150-250 grams on average, but there are also giants up to 350 grams. The plant rarely shoots arrows, does not become covered with spots typical of downy mildew. Taste: spicy with a pungent aroma.
• Sowball is characterized by large, rounded bulbs with an average weight of up to 200 grams. The root crop ripens for about 100-110 days, gives a good harvest. Taste: delicate with a slight hint of pungency, used mainly for making salads.

Onions (turnip)

• Goldfish represents a mid-season species, is distinguished by rounded medium-sized onions weighing about 60-70 grams. Used for greenery and growing turnip for planting in the next season. The middle is white and juicy with a slight edge.
• The shaman belongs to the early ripening varieties, ripens in 86-95 days. The root crop has an elongated shape, a pink-red rather juicy middle. The average weight of a turnip is 55-65 gr. Advantages: stable high yield, high taste. Stored for a short time.
• Oporto ripens in 98-107 days, belongs to the mid-season species. The weight of the turnip reaches 270-300 grams, the shape is correct round. Advantages: high yield when using seedlings, immunity to diseases and pests, retains its presentation for a long time.The palatability allows the use of porto for all types of processing.

Varieties of salad onions

• Exibishen ripens for about 130 days and tastes very sweet with abundant juice. The turnips are round and very large, reaching 550 gr., But there are also specimens of 700-800 gr. The only drawback of the culture is considered a small storage period (no more than 3 months).
• Yalta is incredibly popular due to its excellent taste. The plant ripens in 138-150 days, turnips are large flattened purple tones, reaching an average of 200 grams. In the middle lane, the variety can be grown using seedlings. Onions are stored for up to 4 months.
• Ermak is the ripening record holder, the crop is removed 75-95 days after sowing. Differs in good immunity, long shelf life (up to the next season). The gastronomic feature is a soft juicy texture with a slight pungency.

Red onion

• The crimson ball ripens in 85-95 days, yields a stable harvest every year. Dark purple rounded turnips live up to the name. The middle is juicy with a pleasant taste, set off by a light speck. The drawback is the short shelf life (up to 4 months).
• Campillo F1 Introduces Red Onion Hybrid, which has a rounded shape with a dense center and a pleasant purple tint. Advantage - pigment does not transfer to kitchen utensils and fabrics. Taste qualities: delicate structure with abundant juice production, well-perceptible sweetness. It can be stored for a long time without losing its properties.
• Retro is famous for its high yield and fast ripening (up to 90 days). The middle is tender, dark red with white stripes. Onions are very sweet without pungency, so they are even added to children's salads.

White onion

• Albenka is fast ripening (up to 95 days) and interesting taste qualities that combine light pungency and sweetness. Grown for herbs and onion sets. Not suitable for long-term storage.
• The white globe has good seed germination and quick ripening. You can harvest the crop in 95-105 days after planting. A rounded, slightly elongated turnip weighs an average of 160 grams. The variety has a high stable yield, immunity to fusarium.
• Sterling is a group of white onion hybrids with a ripening period of 110-120 days. The mass of an average turnip is 120-200 gr. Rounded shape with white husk. The middle is soft and juicy with an unusual taste that is not similar to other species. The storage of the root crop is short (3-5 months), but when grown, immunity to many diseases and pests is noted.

Sweet onion

• Kaba matures in 145-155 days, has immunity to disease. Productivity is stable, stored for up to 4-5 months. The weight of a round turnip with a slight pressure is 80-125 grams. The middle is dense, but sweet and juicy.
• Globo ripens 110-125 days, the size of the root crop is a real giant. The weight of one onion reaches 600-900 grams. The taste is delicate, sweetish, ideal for salads and various other dishes. Growing a crop from seedlings, you can get a crop from 1 m2 to 12 kg.
• Spanish 313 is distinguished by its yield, immunity to diseases and pests, suitable for fresh and processed consumption. The weight of an average turnip is 120-150 grams, the shape is round and large. Onions have long been recognized by domestic gardeners and are popular due to their unpretentious care and sweet taste. Productivity from 1m2 - 4-5 kg.

Names of varieties of onions for storage

• Red Baron has a dark red color, the onion is rounded, slightly flattened. The plant ripens in just 90-95 days, the weight of the turnip is 95-110 grams. Advantages: stable, high yield, light taste with a slight spice.
• Volsky bow prefers nutritious light soils. The root crop ripens in 120-140 days with an average weight of 90-140 grams.The turnip grows in such a way that the top is on top of the soil, which simplifies collection. Taste features: spiciness is well felt.
• Orion represents an exclusive hybrid, which English breeders have been working on for a long time. The variety ripens quickly, which makes it possible to grow a crop even in the northern regions. The turnip has a regular rounded shape of a beautiful purple color, weighing an average of 150-200 grams. Orion is very popular among gardeners, but most likely it will not grow either in the suburbs or in the Urals.

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• Centurion has gained popularity all over the world due to its high taste. The rounded-elongated turnip reaches a weight of up to 110 g... The yield is average, but stable (up to 3-4 kg per 1 m2). Advantages of the variety: not susceptible to the release of arrows, long shelf life (up to 8-9 months), resistance to decay. The root vegetable has a pungent taste.
• Hercules is considered a prolific crop, yielding from one square meter to 8-9 kg of root crops. Breeders, working on a hybrid, initially set the task of obtaining a long-lasting onion. The result exceeded expectations - good resistance to diseases, long-term storage without loss of useful properties, resistance to the whims of nature. The weight of the turnip is up to 120 gr., The taste is at a height (light pungency, juiciness, moderately sweetness).
• Sturon represents a hybrid grown by Dutch breeders. As a result of painstaking work, a variety was obtained that is resistant to diseases and pests, which retains its presentation well for 9-10 months. The plant ripens in 100-115 days, the weight of an average turnip is 120-150 grams. Gastronomic feature: suitable for all types of processing, neutral flavor notes with a slight spice.

Observing all the recommendations for soil preparation, planting and care, you can remove a completely bountiful harvest of onions from the beds. And even celebrate a giant root crop every year, winning their own records.

Do you want to grow onions but don't know which variety to choose? Then be sure to read our article.

We will introduce you to the best varieties of onions that you can grow on your site without any problems.

When choosing a variety of onions for a summer residence, pay attention to its regionality. Depending on the area of ​​growth, onion varieties can be divided into 2 types:

• southern;
• northern.

Southern varieties of onions do not last very long, but they are not very spicy in taste. Some of them are called sweet at all and are referred to as salad types of onions. If you want to get southern varieties of onions in the northern regions or in the middle lane, it is worth growing them through seedlings.

Northern varieties of onions are pungent in taste, but have excellent keeping quality.

White onions are also distinguished. It has a softer and sweeter taste. White onions are among the salad varieties. However, such bulbs are poorly stored, quickly damaged by pests, soften and rot.

In France, it is from white onions that the famous onion soup is prepared.

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  Onions can not only shade favorably, but also significantly impair the taste of a dish. Choose onions based on what you are cooking and what effect you want to achieve.

Onion varieties are also distinguished according to the growing season: in the early varieties this period is 90-100 days, in the middle ones - 100-120 days, and in the later ones - more than 120 days.

Depending on the size of the bulb, there are 3 types:

• small - less than 50 g;
• medium - 50-100 g;
• large - more than 100 g.

Depending on how many bulbs can form in the nest, varieties are distinguished:

• small-sized (1-2 bulbs);
• medium-sized (3-4 bulbs);
• multi-nested (5 or more bulbs).

Nesting largely depends on the size of the seedlings, as well as on the growing conditions of the crop.If the seed is larger, and the soil fertility and moisture is higher, then the number of bulbs in the nest will be greater.

Spicy, semi-sharp, sweet onions - looking for differences

All spicy varieties of onions are early ripening. They are distinguished by good keeping quality, high content of essential oils and sugars, but at the same time they are less productive. Such varieties, as a rule, are covered with several layers of outer scales, and therefore they can be removed not only by hand, but also using specialized equipment.

Peninsular onion varieties have few outer scales, and the flesh is not as dense and sharp. Such a bow, when harvesting with special equipment, is often injured and quickly deteriorates. Semi-sharp varieties are considered to be medium-hard and take longer to ripen. However, they give a higher yield than sharp varieties.

Sweet onions taste great and are often used fresh. They give a high yield, but it is stored for a short time. Sharp and semi-sharp onions can be grown in any region. In the southern regions, during the growing season, crops can be obtained even from seeds. And in the middle lane and northern zones - only through seedlings or by planting seedlings. Sweet varieties are grown mostly in hot southern regions from seeds.

Popular varieties of red, yellow and white onions

We bring to your attention well-proven varieties of onions, which are preferred by the absolute majority of gardeners.

Kaba

Late-ripening variety with dense, round-flat and rounded bulbs running downwards. The pulp is white, sometimes with a greenish tinge. The outer scales are yellow or light brown. The variety is not resistant to downy mildew (downy mildew), it is also damaged by onion fly.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	peninsular		70-145	unsatisfactory

Red baron

Early ripe variety. The bulbs are round, flattened at the top and bottom, red or dark purple on the outside and inside. For larger bulbs, it is recommended to grow this variety through seedlings.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	peninsular		130-150	excellent

Snowball

A medium early variety of white onions. It has almost round and white (both outside and inside) bulbs. Quite resistant to shooting, but moderately susceptible to downy mildew and neck rot.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	peninsular		120-200	average

Strigunovsky local

An early early ripening variety. It has round, dense bulbs with light pulp and pink or brown outer scales. It can grow in both hot and cool climates without problems.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	very spicy		45-80	excellent

Sturon

Mid-season variety. The bulbs are round, white, densely covered with a yellow-brown skin. Resistant to diseases and shooting.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	spicy		70-180	excellent

Texas yellow

Early ripe variety. The bulbs are round, rather large, straw-yellow in color with dense white flesh. Resistant to pink root rot.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	peninsular		80-150	average

Centurion F1

Medium early hybrid with medium-sized, round-elongated bulbs. The pulp is juicy, white, the outer scales are golden brown. The hybrid is resistant to shooting and major onion diseases.

Use	Taste	Growing method	Bulb weight (g)	Keeping quality
	spicy		65-150	excellent

Each of these varieties has stood the test of time and is popular with gardeners. Pay attention to them when you go to the store for sets or onion seeds.

Breeders do not get tired of making new, more advanced varieties of certain crops. Onion varieties differ in different ways: ripening time, taste, color, size of the final bulb.Therefore, it can be difficult to determine the type for sowing on a personal plot. Below is a description of the most famous and common varieties by category.

The best varieties of hot onions

Onion varieties

Spicy onions ripen quickly. Due to the large amount of essential oils in the composition and sugars, such onions are stored for a very long time, rarely spoil. The main disadvantage of such varieties is their low yield. They have several dense, outer layers of scales, so they are assembled both by hand and with the help of mechanical tools and equipment.

• «Strigunovsky local»Onions ripen early. The taste is very spicy and pronounced. The bulbs are small, weighing 45-80 g, round. The top husk is golden and the flesh is white. The variety thrives in both cold and hot climates. Advantages: the variety is stored without significant problems. Disadvantages: Not everyone likes it because of the pungency.
• «Stardust F1»Has a pleasant white husk color. Ripens in an average of 130 days. Small onion, 40-50 g. The pulp is dense, juicy and spicy. Advantages: yield within 3 kg / m. sq. This is a very persistent hybrid, it is rarely affected by diseases, it tolerates cold and heat, and is removed by a mechanical method.
• «Centurion F1"- mid-early hybrid. The bulbs are slightly elongated, rounded. The weight of the head is 65-150 g. The husk is yellow-brown on top, and the flesh is white. Advantages: it is well stored after harvest, the variety is immune to most onion diseases and shoots only in rare cases.
• «Farmer late»Ripens in 130-140 days from the moment of planting. The heads are rounded, weighing 250-350 g. The husk is yellow-brown, the flesh is whitish. Advantages: well transported, stored for a long time. It has a memorable taste and crunchy texture.
• «Sturon"- mid-season onions. The heads are rounded, can taper towards the tail. The weight of the head is 70-180 g. The husk is light yellow, and the pulp is white. Advantages: has good immunity to diseases, does not shoot. Stored for a very long time.

Semi-sharp onion varieties

Unlike spicy varieties, this onion needs a longer ripening period, deteriorates much faster and therefore is less well stored. Semi-sharp or semi-sweet onions have few outer layers of scales, so they are collected carefully. Manual cleaning is preferable, but modern types of equipment can also be used. The description of the varieties of the peninsular type is presented below.

• «Kaba"- late onion variety. The bulbs are round-flat type, weighing 70-145 g. The pulp is white, may have a greenish tint, and the husk is yellow-brown. Advantages: versatility of use, pleasant mild taste. Disadvantages: susceptibility to downy mildew and onion fly, short shelf life.
• «Krasnodar G35"- a time-tested variety. Ripening period 110-120 days. The onion is medium in size, weighing about 100 g. The upper husk is yellow-brown, and the flesh is white. Advantages: yield 2-4 kg per square of area. Disadvantages: the yield largely depends on the weather conditions, the harvested crop is stored for a short time. In addition, this onion is often affected by fungal diseases.
• «Snowball"- mid-early onion with white husks outside and inside. The mass of round heads is 120-200 g. Advantages: the variety is resistant to shooting. Disadvantages: This species is only moderately resistant to neck rot and downy mildew. Stored for a relatively long time.
• «Texas yellow"- an early variety of onions. The heads are round, weighing 80-150 g. The husk is yellow with a brown tint. The pulp is white, juicy. Advantages: the variety is resistant to pink root rot. Disadvantages: not stored for long.

Description of varieties of sweet onions

Description of varieties

Sweet onions are very popular. It is very often used in the preparation of various first and second courses, salads, snacks. Its yield is very high, but, despite this, the price for sweet onions is always higher than for other types. The best varieties of sweet onions are presented below.

• «Yalta"- salad variety.Has no pungency and bitterness, the taste is delicate, sweetish. Ripens in 130-140 days. The heads are strongly flattened at the top and bottom, each weighing about 150 g. The husk is purple and the flesh is white with purple rings when viewed in section. Stored exclusively in braids, hanging method for up to 5 months.
• «Caramel"Is a well-known salad variety. It is an early maturing species grown through seedlings. The mass of the head is up to 60 g. The husk is purple, the flesh is reddish. The taste is sweet with a slight spice and faint aroma.
• «Densimore»Is distinguished by excellent transportability and long shelf life. Ripens in 115 days. The heads are even, round, weighing 120-130 g. The husk is golden. The taste is sweet, refined.

The best varieties of red onions

Red onion

Red onions have a very pleasant appearance, so they are often used in salads, for making snacks. The taste of these onions can be quite varied, from sweet to spicy.

• «Red baron"- an early, semi-sharp variety. The shape of the bow is flattened at the top and bottom. Bulb weight 130-150 grams. The husk is red or dark purple on the outside and inside. Pluses: well kept. Grows best through seedlings.
• «Red braunschweig»Refers to medium early. The onion is round-flat, weighing 100 g. The husk is purple, bright. The pulp is white with a purple rim. The taste is not very spicy. The yield is about 2.5-3 kg / m. sq. Advantages: resistant to fungal diseases.
• «Yukont»Can be grown by seed or set. Ripening depends on the sowing method: by sowing - 60-75 days, by seeds - 90 days. The head is flat-round, weighing within 100 g. The taste is spicy, piquant. The upper husk is purple with a raspberry tint, and the flesh is reddish. The average yield is 3 kg / m. sq. Advantages: stored for at least 8 months.
• «Carmen MC"Ripens in about 65-95 days. The head has 2-3 primordia, round in shape, of medium density. Weight 70 g. The husk is bright, red-violet, and the flesh is white with a purple tint. Advantages: the taste is excellent, semi-sharp, has a long shelf life. Disadvantages: low yield - 1.7 kg / square of area.
• «Black Prince»Has a burgundy, beautiful husk. Ripens 100-110 days after sowing. This is a round onion weighing up to 100 g. The pulp is white, very juicy, the taste is semi-hot, there is a large amount of sugars in the composition. Productivity 4-5 kg ​​/ square of area. Transportable and keeping qualities are high.

Large varieties of onions

Large bow

The best onion varieties should not only stand out for their taste or ease of growing, but also for the size of their heads. Some gardeners like small onions, but large ones are especially appreciated in the preparation of a variety of pickles, first and second courses, preservation.

• «Globo"- a salad variety with a round shape. Ripens in 120-130 days. This is a large onion, the weight of which can reach 700-800 g. The pulp is white, juicy. The husk is yellow. The taste is sweet and delicate. The yield reaches 9-12 kg / m. sq. Disadvantages: it tends to germinate during storage, and its keeping quality is not the best.
• «Russian size"- a variety that can literally amaze with its size. The weight of one onion often reaches 2.5 kg. The shape is almost round, can be tapered towards the spout. The pulp is light cream in color. The husk is orange, with a slight greenishness. The taste is delicate, slightly spicy, without a pronounced aroma. The largest bulbs are obtained from seedlings. It is not stored for long.
• «Exibition»Matures in about 130 days when grown in seedlings. The husk is light yellow, round, slightly elongated. Weight 800-1500 g. The taste is delicate, salad, sweet. Due to the large heads, up to 4.3 kg of the crop is harvested per square meter. It is not stored very well, needs to be ripened after harvest.

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Many summer residents and consumers simply trust red onions. This variety has become widespread due to its qualities.

Red onions are in high demand among consumers.

Red onion varieties

Positive qualities of red onion varieties:

• beautiful appearance;
• excellent taste.

The taste of red onion varieties is sweet and juicy. Pointed varieties among the red bulbs are also endowed with a red flavor. There are many different varieties of red onions:

1. Crimson ball.
2. Greatfull.
3. Campillo.
4. Red Braunschweig.
5. Retro.
6. Black Prince.
7. Yukont.

The crimson ball variety of red onions is an early ripening onion variety. It is ready to eat in three or four months. The bulbs are round and have a purple hue on the outer and inner layers.

Crimson ball - early ripening variety

The variety of this type gives a plentiful yield, and it is recommended for use in an unprocessed form. Growing the variety is preferable in the form of seedlings, since planting bulbs with seeds is a longer and more complicated process.

The greatful variety is a hybrid, it belongs to the varieties of medium ripening terms. Ripening is carried out on the one hundred and twentieth day from the moment of planting. The bulbs are the same size. this type of product is stored for a long time. This is the main advantage of this variety.

Campillo onions are resistant to disease and cold climates. The taste of the variety is soft and suitable for fresh consumption.

Braunschweig red onion yields a harvest in the first year of planting, the ripening rate is average, the taste is excellent.

Retro red onion belongs to the early ripening onion varieties. Three months after planting the material, large bulbs are formed. The outer parts of the bulb have a red tint, while those. who eat white. It is consumed mainly fresh, like all varieties of red onions.

Black Prince is a red onion variety that has a sweet-pungent flavor. They are stored for a long time and are endowed with a complex of vitamins and minerals.

Yukont ripens quickly, gives abundant harvests and is stored for a long time. The taste of the variety is superior in its sharpness.

Black Prince is suitable for long-term storage

Red onion care

The red onion sevok does not differ from the rest of the onion varieties. Sweet products of onion sets are harvested in advance. The main requirements for choosing the final type of sweet onion are your climatic zone and soil condition.

The culture produces crops on fertile sandy loam soil. Before planting a culture, a land plot is prepared. First of all, you must allocate for planting sweet onions that land where potatoes, tomatoes or legumes previously grew. This limitation lies in the condition of the soil after the harvest of the predecessors. Successful neighbors for a vegetable are just these. After other crops, the expected onion crop may not appear. Or the product will be weak, unmarketable, and unsuitable for human consumption.

The most offensive thing is when your work goes down the drain, so you should carefully consider planting and the initial care of the crop. First, you need to dig up the land. Loosening the soil has a beneficial effect on the condition of the soil. Planting and preparation of onion sets is a lengthy process, and the very care of the site of onion sets is carried out quickly and without problems.

The selected seed planting material is soaked in a solution of vitriol or manganese. This is carried out in order to obtain a rich crop of onions and adapt the culture.

The harvest of seedlings will turn out to be good if the land has been well prepared.

First of all, carefully dig up the soil, then clear the land of weeds. When this stage of preparation is complete, treat the land from pests. Preparation of a land plot for planting sevka is carried out long before planting.

To prevent the sevok from being affected by the disease, it must be treated with potassium permanganate

The difference in the care of the site is at what time of the year the crop is planned to be planted. After the site has been processed and cleaned, fertilizers are laid. It is recommended to use a moderate amount of organic and mineral fertilizers.

Soaked seedlings or onion seeds are planted in a prepared plot of land, observing the distance between the beds and seedlings. When the first shoots appear, the rows should be thinned from weak and damaged shoots.

An additional condition when choosing a planting material is its appearance: identical, even bulbs without defects. When the seedlings germinate, the land is additionally plowed during watering. Use warm water in moderation. Excessive or excessive watering is negative.

The site where the landing is carried out must be located on a hill. Its place should be open for illumination and closed from through winds, but the onion does not like excessive heat.

Red onions love bright places in the hills.

Beneficial features

Sweet red onions are packed with many vitamins and minerals:

• vitamins of groups A, B, C;
• phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, iron, sodium and sulfur.

This product is endowed with a complex of vitamins and minerals that contribute to the growth of immunity and the body's resistance to various diseases. The use of the product allows you to establish the work of the digestive organs and increases the metabolic rate.

If you have diabetes mellitus or you have high cholesterol levels, then eating the product fresh will allow you to cope with these ailments and restore a healthy state of the body. For the effect to arise from the use of onions, it is added to food three onions per week.

The top layer of the onion has the greatest amount of nutrients. Only red onion contains a substance that has a beneficial effect on the state of the entire body.

Red onions are good for diabetics

Apart from red onions, this substance is not found anywhere else, which explains the need to regularly eat red onions. Regular consumption of red onions allows you to get a large amount of vitamins and minerals without using pharmaceutical preparations.

Red onions are mostly consumed fresh. After undergoing heat treatment, the onion loses its useful properties. Therefore, you need to eat fresh onions regularly.

Onions with a golden crust are more popular in food. The product itself is added by us to all kinds of dishes, but the benefits of red onion should cause more popularity from this use. Moreover, the red onion does not have a sharp taste, it is sweet and juicy.

Recipes for making salads with red onions are common. you can come up with your own by adding your favorite ingredients to suit your taste. It is important to consume the product in winter and early spring, when the human immune system is weakened.

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