Allium cepa (from sets)
Allium cepa (from sets)
The classic way to get an onion in one season: plant **set** - a small annual onion from last year. They are planted in an open bed when the soil at the planting depth has warmed up to approximately **+8...+12°C** (often late April–early May in the middle zone). Before planting, the sets are **dried** and, if necessary, **warmed** / soaked briefly (according to the instructions for the material), soft and moldy specimens are rejected. The bed is sunny, without stagnant water; Fresh manure is not applied under the onions. The harvest is harvested when the feather has died and the neck of the bulb has thinned and dried out - usually **August–September**.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Sow in slightly moist soil; first watering, if necessary, after a few days
- •Do not plant in a cold, damp bed - there is a higher risk of the sets rotting.
- •Large sets produce early shooting bows; For turnips, take a medium size.
Difficulty growing
Requires basic knowledge and regular care.
Growing conditions
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Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(4)
Nigella - seeds; harvest through seedlings or immediately dense sowing. A set is already a small onion: it goes to the garden as planting material; the season before the turnip is usually shorter and easier to understand for a novice gardener if sowed correctly.
Often large or improperly stored sowing, cold return in the spring, moisture deficiency in the early stages. For single arrows, useless peduncles are removed; mass shooting - a lesson for next year on the choice of sowing and planting dates.
Yes, in warm regions and according to agricultural technology, they use winter planting of **small** sets (often October) in a drained bed without waterlogging; For the middle zone, spring planting in warm soil is more common.
Replacement of seed plots, joint beds with carrots, timely harvesting of yellowed feathers, avoiding fresh organic matter; in case of mass appearance, use biological products or traps according to the instructions in the region.
Benefits and nutrition
Onions are a source of quercetin, sulfur-containing compounds, and onions in food; Dietary properties do not replace medical advice.
*The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Nutritional value
(per 100 g)| Calories | 40 kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 8% DRV (guideline) |
% of daily value
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