The finest onion variety

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.

• How to choose the right onion for different dishes

  Onions contain a lot of nutrients that are preserved even during cooking. In addition, it gives dishes a unique taste and pleasant aroma.

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 manually, 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 in color, 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.

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 to be 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 ripens 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 Moscow region or in the Urals.

The best bulbs for the Moscow region

• 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 peculiarity: 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.

Onion varieties for storage: description, reviews, photos

Onion Stuttgarter rizen, description - a variety of German selection, which has become by right the most popular in the world among varieties of onions. Early maturing: from sowing to ripening 120 days when grown from seeds and 60-70 days from seedlings. The bulb is flat-rounded, large, weighs 120-150 grams. The taste is spicy. It is appreciated for its yield (5 kg / m2 with minimal maintenance). Perfect evenness of the bulbs, excellent keeping quality. Resistant to downy mildew (downy mildew). Unpretentious and very flexible variety.

Bow Sturon and Centurion

New selection of the Stuttgarter rizen variety. Centurion is a heterotic hybrid (F1). Both of these varieties produce the highest quality, well-stored bulbs. The shape of the Sturon bulbs is perfectly round; the Centurion forms a somewhat elongated bulb. Round and elongated onions are very convenient for cutting, and the housewives have already appreciated this. These varieties have a smaller bottom and a narrower neck than Stuttgarter rizen. The small bottom reduces waste when cutting the onions. A narrower neck dries out faster, which means that the likelihood of pathogens getting to the bulb decreases. A higher yield of these onions was noted in comparison with the well-known Stuttgarter rizen variety.

Onion Orion, variety description

Exclusive grade of the English firm "Johnson". Orion is the result of many years of work to improve other breeding types. The cultivar gives leveled production of perfectly rounded, large (up to 150-200 grams) bulbs. Early ripening periods allow this onion to fully ripen even in Siberian conditions, which creates good preconditions for long-term storage. Many gardeners prefer this variety to everyone else.

Popular varieties of red onions: a description of Bombay and Brunswick onions

Dutch varieties of red salad onions, used fresh in salads, preparations, for making marinades. The feathers and bulbs of these varieties are very juicy and tasty, mild, rich in vitamins and phytoncides. Large farms grow these onions for greens, which are in greater demand than yellow onions.

Bombay - mid-season variety of onions. The bulbs are flat, dense, large. The color of dry scales is dark red, juicy - light lilac. The taste is semi-sharp, the keeping quality of the variety is good.

The onion variety has long been loved and popular. Brunswick... This is an early maturing variety that does well in annual crops. Growing it through seedlings, in one summer you can get decent bulbs, up to 6 cm in diameter. They are flat-round, multi-nested in shape, the color of dry scales is bright purple, juicy - pink. Keeps well too.

Bow Carmen

Mid-season variety of onions. From germination to harvesting 120-130 days. The bulbs are beautiful, dark red with a purple tint, weighing 50-70 grams. The taste is semi-sharp. Differs in 100% ripening and good keeping quality. It is grown from both seedlings and seeds.

Red Baron onion

An early onion variety, the period from seed germination to technical maturity is 92-95 days. The bulbs are flat-rounded, weighing 18-24 grams. The taste is semi-sharp. Differs in a high content of ascorbic acid.

Advantages of the variety: stable yield, excellent ripening after ripening. To obtain larger bulbs, this variety is grown through seedlings.

Onions of the Stuttgarten variety Riesen, Red Baron, Lyubchik, Victoria.

Varieties of large onions: description, photos, reviews Onion Globo

Mid-season variety, one of the largest among salad varieties. The bulb is round, light yellow, weighing up to 1 kg, very juicy, sweet taste. From seed to turnip, it is grown in 1 season only through seedlings.

Planting pattern of seeding: 7 x 35 cm.To obtain seeding from nigella, the seeding pattern is continuous: 1.5 x 1.5 cm.

Bow Exhibition

Medium late variety, forms a huge bulb weighing 500-800 grams, sweet taste without bitterness. The shelf life of the crop is short, only 3-4 months. Grown only through seedlings.

Texas yellow onion

Popular Dutch variety. All Siberian gardeners are delighted with this onion. It grows easily and quickly, forms a good head in one season. Quite large bulbs have a straw-yellow color, dense and mild flesh. The variety is resistant to pink root rot.

Growing onions from seeds

Before sowing, onion seeds are soaked for 2-3 hours in water. Then they are kept for 3-4 days in a damp cloth. Be sure to disinfect the seeds in a dark solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 1 liter of water) for 8 hours at a temperature of 40 ° C.

To get giant bulbs, seedlings are grown. To do this, in mid-March, seeds are sown in boxes filled with a soil mixture of humus, sod land and mullein (9: 10: 1) with a neutral reaction. Sowing is sprinkled with a loose soil mixture through a sieve, then rolled. Onion shoots appear 7-12 days after sowing.

Maintain the temperature when growing seedlings: 20-22 ° C until germination, then 17-20 ° C during the day, 10-14 ° C at night. Drizzle with warm water.

Frequent airing does not allow the seedlings to stretch out unnecessarily.

They are planted in a permanent place after two months, usually in mid-May. Immediately before planting, the seedlings are hardened for 2 days. Landings are placed in an open, unshaded place. The scheme for planting seedlings in open ground 20 x 30 cm.

Fresh manure is harmful. Planting is placed in the place where manure was introduced 2-3 years ago, since the plant forms a large leaf mass and loose bulbs unsuitable for storage using fresh manure. A month after planting the seedlings, and then, if necessary, the site is loosened and weeded. After the formation of the bulbs, the soil is raked away so that only the bottom is in the soil. In this case, the bulbs ripen faster and are better stored in the future.

Harvesting turnip onions

In August, as soon as the feather begins to lay down, to accelerate the ripening of the bulbs, it is rolled. Lodging of leaves is the first sign of ripening. Simultaneously with the lodging and yellowing of the leaves, the roots die off at the bottom. Thus, the bow shows us that it has stopped growing. Onions are harvested closer to mid-August. The most important thing is not to be late in harvesting large and lying bulbs, since after the leaves have completely dried out, if the soil is wet, roots begin to grow again, which reduces their keeping quality. Onions are harvested only in dry weather, it is good if there is a breeze that dries it outdoors. Drying the onions in the sun helps to decontaminate the bulbs and store them better. Then the onions are dried in the attic or in the shed for a month. During this time, the neck becomes thin and dry. Dried onions are peeled from dry scales and placed for long-term storage.

Growing onions through seedlings

Some people sow Dutch onion seeds in the early spring directly in open ground and get good results. But if you want to get the maximum yield in a small area, and such that it deserves its name Exhibition, you cannot do without seedlings. Many, after reading these lines, will immediately remember with sadness their windowsills, lined with seedlings of tomatoes and peppers. And then there's the bow! But let us reassure you in advance: from 0.4 g, or 100 seeds, more than 11 kg of onions will grow. Use 1 liter juice boxes to plant them on seedlings. They take up little space, are compactly placed on the windowsill, and the seedlings can be easily removed from them without injuring the roots.

Sowing is best in mid-March. Some vegetable growers recommend doing this in February, of course, if it is possible to regulate the temperature and light conditions (cool at night, illuminate in the morning and evening). Such terms are justified, as they will provide the output of better quality seedlings.But in an ordinary apartment with an early planting, the seedlings will stretch out and grow heavily.

Sowing Dutch onion seeds is a pleasure, as they are treated with fungicides and painted in bright colors, which allows you to control the planting density. It is enough to pour the seeds from the bag onto the prepared moistened soil and use a match to distribute them evenly over the entire area at a distance of about 0.5 cm. However, the seeds of the Globo variety are not treated with anything. In order not to thicken their planting, a layer of snow is placed on the soil. On a white background, the nigella is clearly visible. By the way, this method is very convenient for sowing very small dark seeds, for example, petunias, snapdragons, celery and other crops. When the snow melts, the seeds are pressed into the soil gradually and evenly provided with moisture, which contributes to their more friendly germination. Cover the onion seeds with a layer of soil no more than 1 cm, place the box in a plastic bag and place it under the battery. After a few days, the first green "loops" appear. This is a signal that it is time to expose the container to the light.

Top dressing onions

Water the seedlings sparingly, as the soil dries up. The need for feeding is determined based on the quality of the substrate. Use well-rotted manure or compost sifted through a metal mesh (0.5 cm mesh) or compost with the addition of ash and sand. A sufficient amount of nitrogen, potassium and trace elements in its basis makes it possible to do practically without additional feeding. Some phosphorus deficiency is compensated for by one-time watering with ammophos solution.

To prevent the seedlings from pulling out, if possible, spray it with an epin solution (this applies more to tomatoes). Many summer residents, when planting seedlings, make a gross mistake, strongly compressing the ground around the planted plants. At the same time, pampered stems and fragile roots are often injured, and oxygen access to them is also blocked. It is better to make a depression with a small hoe, put the seedlings there, gently scoop up the soil to the roots and water. In this case, the soil itself is evenly compacted around the seedlings.

Despite the fact that the feather of the onion grows powerful and thick, it is often not worth cutting it off for consumption. After all, it is due to it that the onion grows, and the starting conditions for nigella and sevka are incommensurable. And in the shortest time it is necessary to achieve maximum results. The perennial leek and the annual Parade onion are grown on the green feather, which gives leaves until late autumn. Onions from seeds are "pinched" only occasionally, its greens are juicy, sweetish.

During the growing season, it is useful to sprinkle all onion plants with ashes a couple of times. In addition to potassium nutrition and a full range of trace elements, this will to some extent save plantings from fungal diseases. The rest of the dressing is carried out according to the usual scheme, familiar to every gardener. The main thing is to maintain the optimal distance between plants (5-6 cm) in a row when planting seedlings, although, looking at the thin borings, you just want to plant denser. But this is not necessary, because a rapidly growing bulb needs a large area of ​​nutrition.

Grow annuals only through seedlings. Moreover, it is recommended to do thickened crops so that the bylochki support each other and do not fall, and when they are 10-15 cm, then cut them in half so that they go not upward, but in breadth. When planting, cut the greens again by 1/3 and the roots by 1/3. That's the whole trick.

With any method of growing onions during the ripening period, when the feather is still green, it is necessary to create conditions so that as much nutrients as possible pass into the bulb, and at the same time to prevent the formation of new roots and regrowth, which will further negatively affect preservation. To prevent this from happening, in rainy weather, you should cover the plantings with pieces of old film, and then you do not need to cut the roots or "trample" the feather, as amateur vegetable growers advise.After harvesting, marketable onions are placed in plywood fruit crates, which provide good air exchange.

You will have enough of your onions almost until the next harvest. The advantage of this method is obvious - the cost of packing even the most expensive seeds is incomparable with the price of a kilogram of seed. Under no circumstances will your onion “go to the arrow”, and you will get the opportunity to grow exactly the variety that you like best. After all, the assortment of nigella is much wider than the set.

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It is absolutely possible to grow an excellent harvest of onions in the Moscow region. The main thing is to learn how to choose planting material. First of all, you need to pay attention to the quality of the onion sets - it must be properly stored before being used as seed. Only in this case, as a result of cultivation, it is possible to obtain a presentation of the bulbs. Much also depends on the type of onion. In the article we will tell you about the best varieties of onions for the Moscow region, we will give recommendations for growing.

Features of onion varieties for the Moscow region

Onion varieties are varied. When choosing a gardener, you just need to decide what is most important for him first of all: the size of the bulbs, the ripening period or the storage period. In terms of ripening varieties, onions can be divided into:

• early (less than 100 days);
• medium early (100-110 days);
• mid-season (110-120 days);
• medium late and late (more than 120 days).

The latter are not suitable for the Moscow region: in this climatic zone they have little sun, the length of the day is not suitable for ripening. True, some mid-late and late varieties can be grown through seedlings. However, the ripening time can vary significantly depending on the soil, weather, planting depth, etc.

How to choose an onion for planting in the Moscow region, you need to decide based on various factors

In the Moscow region, sharp and semi-sharp onions are most often planted. It is impossible to grow sweet salad varieties (southern) here, since 140-160 warm days are needed for their ripening. The taste of onions depends on the content of essential oils, dry substances, and sugars in it. There are more of the latter in a sharp onion than in a peninsula. And it seems more bitter due to the fact that it also contains a lot of essential oils that clog the sweetness.

The storage duration of onions also depends on the content of sucrose and dry matter in onions. For the cultivation of this crop to be successful, it is important to choose the right varieties of the climatic zone in which you live, since the onion reacts sharply negatively to a change in geographical position.

The best varieties of onions for the Moscow region

A good harvest of onions can be obtained not only by selecting first-class planting material, but also by using a suitable seed variety for planting. Each of them has its own characteristics, including cost, yield, ripening time, as well as shelf life. The place for this purpose can be warm or cold. In the first option, it is assumed that onions are stored at a temperature of + 18-20 degrees and a humidity of 70%.

In the second case, the onion is kept at a temperature of +18 degrees until frosts on the street settle down to -10 degrees. Then the temperature in the storage is lowered to -1 degrees and the onions are stored this way until spring. When conditions become favorable - spring warming comes - the bulbs are placed in a warm place to awaken them, and then planted in open ground. Read also the article: → "How to plant onions in open ground: soil preparation, planting, care."

The best varieties of onions for storage in the Moscow region

Below are the varieties most suitable for growing in the Moscow region:

Variety name	Characteristic
Sturon	Early ripe variety. Excellent taste. Small pungency. Medium to large sized bulbs that have reached technical ripeness. Their weight is 90-150 g. High yield, good germination. They begin to harvest it 8-12 days before the usual collection date. Resistant to disease. Possesses excellent keeping quality.
Stuttgarten Riesen	The variety is early maturing. The shape of the fruit is flat or round flat.They are medium to large in size. Has a pronounced pungency. The weight of the bulbs is 50-94 g or 150-300 g. The variety is rich in vitamin C. It has no resistance to neck rot, powdery mildew. High germination and productivity. Long-term storage is possible for the variety.
Centurion	New variety. The fruits are of a standard shape. Their weight is 110-150 g. Good keeping quality. The taste is moderately spicy. With good care, the variety is high yielding. Under favorable conditions, germination is one hundred percent. The variety is resistant to disease. Differs in good keeping quality.
Hercules	Medium early grade. The large bulbs are round in shape. At the stage of technical maturity - elliptical. Excellent keeping quality, good taste. Medium pungency. The variety is high-yielding. Has resistance to pink and bottom rot, fusarium.
Red Baron	Early ripe variety. The fruits are red or purple and round. Weight 25-40 or 130-150 g, excellent keeping quality. Good taste. Small pungency. The yield is stable. Maturation is excellent.
Orion	Exclusive variety, early ripening. Belongs to the British firm "Johnson". The fruits are perfectly round and large. Weight 150-200 g. Frost resistant. Possesses high keeping quality.

Onion Sevok is one of the safest options for a wide variety of climates.

Popular varieties of red onions for the Moscow region

To grow a good harvest of red onions, you need to pay attention to the following varieties:

Variety name	Characteristic
Bombay	A Dutch mid-season variety of red lettuce onions. Feathers and bulbs are mild, very tasty, rich in phytoncides and vitamins. The fruits are large, dense. The shape is flat. The husk is dark red. Inside - light lilac. Semi-sharp taste. Keeping quality is good.
Brunswick	The early maturing variety is very popular. If you grow it through seedlings, you can get an excellent harvest. The diameter of the flat-rounded bulbs is up to 6 cm. Their dry scales are bright purple, inside the fruits are pink. Good keeping quality.
Carmen	The variety is mid-season. Ripening period 120-130 days. The bulbs are dark red with a purple tint. Their weight is 50-70 g, the taste is semi-sharp.
Red Baron	The early ripening variety already described above. Ripening period 92-95 days. The bulbs are round or flat-rounded. Their mass is 18-24 g. The taste is semi-sharp.

Popular varieties of large onions

Large bulbs are of the following varieties:

Variety name	Characteristic
Globo	The variety is mid-season. One of the largest among salad varieties. The bulbs are round, light yellow. Their mass can reach 1 kg. They are very juicy and sweet. The variety is grown through seedlings.
Exibition	Medium late variety. The bulbs are huge, weighing 500-800 g. The taste is sweet, without bitterness. High keeping quality - 3-4 months.
Texas yellow	Dutch variety. It is very popular not only in the Moscow region, but also in Siberia. It grows quickly and easily, forming 1 good head per season. Large, dense bulbs with mild flesh are straw-yellow in color. The variety is resistant to pink rot.

The yield of onions is directly affected by the composition of the soil, care, feeding and fertilization.

The best varieties of onions for open ground

The best varieties of onions for open ground in the Moscow region are Stuttgarten-Riesen and Strigunovsky. They have a pungent taste. They have excellent keeping quality. Undemanding in care, tolerant of lack of moisture. More productive varieties - Kaba, Carmen, Globus - on the contrary, are demanding on growing conditions, on top dressing.

They are grown both by seedlings and by sowing seeds. They are less dense, but more juicy, fewer surface scales, which is why their keeping quality is not very good. When harvesting, it is important not to damage the bulb. Read also the article: → "Growing onions through seedlings: Exhibiting onions."

High-yielding and sweet open field onions are Globo and Exibishen, described above. However, they are also demanding on top dressing, watering, and care. The best ones are grown from seedlings.The fruits of these varieties have excellent taste, without bitterness. The bulbs are not very firm. Keeping quality is low.

Tip # 1. In the Moscow region, onions of high-yielding varieties are good to grow in agrofibre tunnels.

The best varieties of onions for forcing in greenhouses

If you have a greenhouse, then you can feast on green onions all year round. It is quite easy to grow onions in a greenhouse if you maintain the optimal temperature regime, the requirements for light and humidity, and provide the required amount of organic and mineral substances in the soil. For this, early ripening and early varieties are suitable, with a short dormant period and a short growing season.

The best popular varieties and hybrids for forcing on feathers in the Moscow region are Punisher, Danilovsky 301, Workshop local, Bessonovsky local, Skopinsky, Ryazansky. New ones: Stuttgarten Riesen, Globus, Centurion F1, Universo F1, Supra, Kaba, Bamberger, Krasnodar G-35, Spanish 313. In greenhouses, you can also grow leeks, chives (Crocus variety), shallots (Elan, Off-season), batun (varieties Picnic, Emerald, Parade, Tenderness, Ladoga).

Growing onions on a feather in a greenhouse

The most productive varieties of onions for the Moscow region

When choosing the most productive varieties, it is better to prefer strictly zoned ones - only local varieties turn out to be the most productive in 99 cases out of 100.

Variety name	Characteristic
Strigunovsky local	This is one of the most productive varieties of hot onions. The variety is mid-season - ripening period 77-98 days. The bulbs are slightly flattened or rounded. pinkish yellow. Very juicy, dense. If the variety is grown from seedlings, the harvest will be especially successful.
Kaba	The best variety of hot onions for the Moscow region, the Non-Black Earth Region and the middle zone. The variety is mid-season - ripens in 120-140 days. The bulbs are large, their weight is up to 200 g. The color is golden yellow with a brown tint.
Red baron	The most productive variety of southern onions is semi-sharp, pleasant, not very sweet. The weight of juicy dark red fruits is 130-150 g. Keeping quality is quite high for multi-colored varieties. Early ripe - ripens in 92-95 days.
Snowball	One of the best varieties of white onions. The bulbs are white, almost round, very juicy, their weight is about 100 g. The variety is medium early, resistant to shooting. Keeping quality is good.

Frost-resistant onions for winter planting

Planting onions in the winter on a turnip is becoming more and more popular. It has significant advantages: in the spring there is no need to rush to process the beds, plant onions on a turnip, water until mid-May; with this planting, the bulbs grow much larger than those of spring onions, winter varieties ripen much earlier - at the end of May. True, their keeping quality is small.

For winter plantings, it is recommended to choose specially bred varieties with a short light bottom, frost-resistant hybrids. Late varieties and those that are usually grown in the southern regions are not suitable for the Moscow region. Incorrectly selected onion varieties do not tolerate the winter well, and this leads to shooting, low yield.

Winter onion varieties

Experts recommend the varieties bred in Holland:

Variety name	Characteristic
Shakespeare	A very popular and reliable winter variety. Early ripening: the heads mature in just 75 days. The scales are brown, the flesh is white, juicy, the taste is semi-sharp. The fruits are round, large. The weight is about 100 g. The dense shell makes it possible to withstand low temperatures. The variety is resistant to disease.
Radar	Mid-season variety. The taste is excellent. Good keeping quality, high productivity. The fruits are large, their weight is 150-300 g. The husk is light yellow.
Ellan	Early ripening variety. The crop can be harvested from mid-June. The bulbs are beautiful, yellow or straw-colored, round in shape, 6-8 cm in diameter, weighing 80-120 g, white inside, juicy. The taste is pleasant sweetish.
Senshui (yellow)	Early maturing, high-yielding and resistant to shooting and powdery mildew. The fruits are flat-round. They have excellent keeping quality.
Stuttgarten Riesen, Sturon, Centurion, Kip-Vel	The bulbs of the German variety Stuttgarten Riesen are large, flat-round. Variety Sturon is high-yielding, Centurion is early ripening, Kip-Vel is drought and frost-resistant.

When choosing a variety of onions for the Moscow region, pay attention to what climate it is most suitable for and what kind of care it needs

Top 7 best varieties of onions for the Moscow region

Experienced gardeners choose the following varieties for planting:

Onion variety		Application		Bulb weight		Fruit taste		Keeping quality
Kaba		Salads, preservation		70-145 g		Semi-sharp		Bad
Red baron		Salads, preservation		130-150 g		Semi-sharp		Excellent
Snowball		In salads		120-200 g		Semi-sharp		Average
Strigunovsky local		For salads, preservation		45-80 g		Very spicy		Excellent
Sturon		For salads, preservation		70-180 g		Spicy		Excellent
Texas yellow		Salads, preservation		80-150 g		Semi-sharp		Average
Centurion F1		Salads, preservation		65-180 g		Spicy		Excellent

Common mistakes gardeners make

• When choosing a variety or hybrid of a particular culture, inexperienced gardeners often come to a rash decision: take the first ones that come across. They do not think about whether the selected varieties will grow well in their region. In order not to be disappointed, when buying, you need to clarify which varieties and hybrids are zoned in the region of your site. Only they will surely feel good in the local climate.
• One of the most common mistakes gardeners make: in pursuit of a large harvest, they "overfeed" plants with fertilizers, which, as a result, begin to dry out, hurt, or, on the contrary, fatten. In fruits, due to excess fertilizers, nitrates harmful to humans accumulate. Read also the article: → "Fertilizer for onions, garlic: the best fertilizer."

Tip # 2. You should never fertilize plants by sight. It is necessary to know the allowable doses for each crop.

Heading "Question-answer"

Question number 1. Can onions be planted in moist soil?

In this case, the concept of "raw" is very ambiguous. If the soil is just damp, then, of course, you can. If it is too damp due to prolonged rains, then you should wait for warmer and drier weather.

Before planting, the ground should be dug well.

Question number 2. Why didn't the bow get ugly, and how to avoid it in the future?

There may be several reasons. First, it may be a matter of the quality of the planting material. Secondly, your bow lacked light. Thirdly, it is necessary to work the soil very deeply and thoroughly under the onion. Fourth, it is likely that your onion has been affected by downy mildew.

If it was rainy in the suburbs or in the middle lane in June, those who planted onions too often, either in the shade, or in a poorly ventilated place, in most cases give birth and cannot due to the defeat of this disease.

Question number 3. How can you grow on a feather?

Onions on a feather can be grown both from seeds and from sets, or you can plant perennial onions. If you have no time to tinker with seeds, you can plant a set on a feather before winter. For this purpose, culling or the remnants of planting material can also go: plant oat (selected small onions) on a turnip, and on a feather - the smallest and most inconspicuous.

Planting on greens should be fairly thickened. In the spring, if there is time and space for planting, you can plant large sets (samples). You will get these greens later. In addition, with short breaks, chives can be obtained throughout the season. If you do not allow it to bloom and periodically cut it, then you will have its greens all summer. In early spring and autumn, you can plant a batun.

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