How to feed onions so that the bulbs beat large

You can get a good harvest of large bulbs only with the regular application of correctly selected nutrients. It is recommended to use organic and mineral dressings, introduced at intervals of 14 days.

Otherwise, there is a high risk of burning through the soil and root system. Gardeners who are not inclined to water the seedlings with “chemistry” prepare their own nutrient solutions. In addition to fertilizers, much time is devoted to the preparation of soil and seedlings.

Features of the choice of onion sets for landing

The bet is on seedlings, the diameter of which varies from 1.4 to 2.2 cm. A common mistake is to take the largest seed by default. There is no direct correlation between the size of planting material and productivity. For example, a too large sowing will begin to "shoot". Small planting material, which will take a lot of time to grow up, will not show itself in the best way. Based on the size of the set, it is conditionally divided into 3 groups:

1. Small-breeding varieties - reach 10-15 mm. Well established for landing before the onset of winter.
2. Mid-nest - reach 15-28 mm.
3. Multi-nest - reach 45 mm.

Representatives of the II and III groups are used as planting material.

The list of the most popular varieties of planting material is as follows:

1. "Sturon" - a ripe onion weighs up to 150 g. Vegetable is stored for a long time and ripens quickly. It has a pleasant taste.
2. "Hercules" - gaining up to 160 g. It has a sharp taste and good immunity.
3. "Centurion" - resistant to infectious and bacterial pathogens. Gains up to 180 g and has a sharp taste.
4. "Stuttgart Riesen" - a ripe onion weighs almost 300 g. An early ripe variety has worked well in the northern regions. The only drawback is susceptible to powdery mildew.

Regardless of the variety selected, seed is inspected. There should not be traces of rot or a specific decaying odor. Sevoc has a characteristic shape and color inherent in a particular variety. The onion should be dried, and the husk should rustle well.

Do I need onion and sevka top dressing

Nerds give a definite positive answer. Any variety of onion sets literally devastates the soil. If seedlings are not fed, then you should not dream of a good harvest. The list of the most useful substances includes a variety of mineral dressings. The first place is taken by nitrogen, and the second - potassium. The level of its consumption ranges from 40 to 50% depending on the region. Closes the three leaders - phosphorus. The level of its consumption is at the level of 20-30%.

How to fertilize onions before planting

Regardless of the climatic characteristics of the region, the emphasis is on organic matter and mineral fertilizing. The minimum required number of nutrient applications is 3. Preparation requires not only planting material, but also soil. You must adhere to the following sequence of actions:

• lime introduced in the fall will help reduce the acidity level of the soil;
• after checking the soil acidity level, a ready-made potash-phosphorus fertilizer (300-500 g per 1 m2) or a mixture of manure, peat and ash in a ratio of 2: 1: 1;
• in the spring, the gardener digs and loosens future beds;
• you need to remove weeds and the remnants of the previous crop.

Having completed the initial preparation of the soil for planting the seed, all attention is switched to the choice of fertilizing. Do not rush. The gardener relies on the characteristics of the soil:

1. Nitrogen - accelerates the growth of onion feathers. The lack of the substance leads to a delayed development of the vegetable.
2. Potassium - increases the immunity of the plant. Makes onions more resistant to drought.
3. Superphosphate - increases the immunity of seedlings.

Completes the list of organics - improves the degree of assimilation of all nutrients.

When to fertilize and feed onions

I top dressing is carried out 3 weeks after disembarkation. Chicken droppings or mullein are introduced. For every 3m2, one 10-liter bucket of water is consumed, in which the gardener breeds 0.2 l of fertilizer. It is impossible to exceed the indicated concentration, otherwise a good harvest should not be expected. Replacing organic top dressing is permitted with urea. The procedure is as follows:

• 10 l of water;
• 2 tablespoons of urea;
• mix everything thoroughly in a bucket;
• watering is carried out at the rate of 1 bucket for every 4 m2 of land.

II top dressing is carried out at the time of the beginning of active vegetation. As a rule, 1 month passes after the first fertilizer application. The need for nitrogen is reduced, but in potash and phosphorus top dressing - on the contrary. The recipe for the preparation of the nutrient mixture is as follows:

• 30 g of superphosphate;
• 30 g of sulfate;
• 10 l of water;
• mix everything and bring to a homogeneous state;
• Consumption: 1 bucket for every 4 m2 of land.

III top dressing is carried out after completion of the process of active bulb formation. The bet is on potassium, so lime is added to the soil. It is scientifically proven that it has an increased level of concentration of the substance mentioned. For every 1 m2 of beds 300 g of potassium is added. When feeding onions, you need to remember the need to water before and after making nutrients.

Effect of distance between plants on bulb size

The recommended width between the rows is 25 cm. Planting material is placed at a distance of 10 cm from each other. If these parameters are observed, the probability of obtaining a good crop increases several times.

Feeding recommendations

It is carried out in dry, calm weather. The best time is evening. The gardener should not use fresh manure. His bow does not tolerate and quickly falls ill. When choosing top dressing, it will not be superfluous to rely on the following recommendations:

• fertilizers should not be allowed to enter the green parts of the onion;
• even when using organics, the dosage must be strictly observed;
• after each feeding, the soil loosens and is watered;

What means to feed in the spring

In the spring, bet is on yeast top dressing. When applied, the growth of the underground part is accelerated many times.

The recipe is as follows:

• 10 g of granular yeast;
• 10 liters of warm water;
• 2 tablespoons of ash, which the gardener sifted and chopped;
• 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar;
• mix everything and bring to a homogeneous state;
• infuse the mixture for 60-70 minutes.

Watering is carried out under the root. Consumption - 0.5 l for every 1 m2 of land. Yeast activity saturates the soil with O2 and nitrogen.

How to fertilize onions in summer

The choice is made in favor of top dressing containing phosphorus and potassium. Opens a list of nutrients nitrofoska solution. It is prepared as follows:

• 10 l of water;
• 2 tablespoons of the substance;
• stir everything.

The second recipe is based on the processing of crops with a mixture of ammonium nitrate and salt. It is prepared as follows:

• 1 tablespoon of salt;
• 1 tablespoon of ammonium nitrate;
• 10 l of water;
• 10 g of iodine.

Processing is performed 1 time. Herbal tincture completes the list of recipes. It is prepared as follows:

• 10 l of water;
• 1/3 fill it with weeds;
• pour another 3 liters of water;
• add 1 tablespoon of yeast;
• stir everything and insist 72 hours;
• dilute the concentrated solution in 9 l of water.

All of these recipes are designed for processing 2m2 beds. As measures of additional feeding, nitrogen-containing fertilizers are used. For every 1 m2 of beds 300-500 g of fertilizing is applied. Do not forget about organics - 1 tablespoon of urea, bred in 10 liters of water. Use the resulting solution for 1-time treatment of plantings. For every 1 m2, 3 liters of fertilizer are consumed.

Top dressing in the fall

Potassium-phosphorus mixtures are used more often. Their advantage is the ability to saturate the soil with nutrients. In the event that several varieties are planted in 1 plot, the choice is made in favor of exclusively potash top dressing. The list of common fertilizers used during spring application of nutrients includes the following mixtures:

• Fertika;
• "Nitroammofoska";
• superphosphate;
• "Fertika" - is a granular complex with a low level of nitrogen concentration;
• potassium sulfate.

Even with a small dosage, the growth of feathers in onions is accelerated many times. In the event of seasonal frosts, the crop will die. If you give preference to natural nutritious mixtures, then they are prepared independently:

• 5 kg of humus - for every 1 m2;
• 25 g of urea for every 1 m2 of plot;
• superphosphate - 30 g for every 1 m2;
• potassium salt - 20 g for every 1 m2.

The listed ingredients must be diluted in 10 liters of water. Processing is carried out every 2 weeks. As soon as the first shoots appeared above the surface of the earth, the gardener introduces the nitrogen composition:

• 10 l of water;
• 3 tablespoons of ammonia;
• about 1 liter is spent for every 1m2.

The only limitation for this treatment will be a significant amount of precipitation.

Folk remedies for better bulb growth

Slurry takes 1 place among all natural top dressings. Mix 1 cup of substance and 10 liters of water. Fertilizer is applied during I top dressing - 3 weeks after planting. For the next feeding, herbal slurry is used, which contributes to an increase in the size of the vegetable. For its preparation, weeds collected at the cottage site are suitable. The further procedure is as follows:

• put the collected weeds in a bucket;
• pour 10 liters of warm water;
• put on top of oppression, for example, heavy stones;
• insist 72 hours.

Processing is carried out every 2 weeks. For 1 m2, 1 liter of solution is consumed. Another 1 folk recipe involves the use of ash. The recipe is as follows:

• 250 g of substance;
• 10 liters of boiling water;
• mix well;
• the mixture needs to be insisted 4 days.

Processing is carried out every 2 weeks.

Reviews of gardeners

Victoria Adamovna

I chose a good sevc, on the surface of which there are no traces of rot and decomposition. I tried not to thicken the seedlings. Abundantly watered during the first vegetation cycle. As the pen grew, it brought in organics, nitrogen, and potassium. By the time the onion began to form, it ensured that the soil was not excessively moistened. Harvested before the rainy season.Only in this way is it possible to prevent excessive growth of roots.

 

Vladimir Petrovich

Spring and summer were cool. I used feeding based on ash. This is the only way to ensure fast onion head tying. He made sure that the leaves did not bend.

Onion sets consume a huge amount of nutrients contained in the soil. Regular top dressing, carried out in 3 stages, will help prevent crop losses. Before and after each application of nutrients, the gardener irrigates the sowing. During processing, make sure that the fertilizer does not touch the green parts of the onion. The key to obtaining a good harvest will be strict adherence to the feeding schedule and dosage of nutrients.