Growing Sturon onions - a juicy Dutch variety

The Sturon onion, bred by a group of Dutch breeders, very quickly gained popularity among a large number of vegetable growers, both amateurs and large-scale farms, it is not whimsical in its care, it has a plentiful and high-quality harvest. The article gives a detailed description of this onion variety and tells about all the features of caring for it.

Description of the variety

The Sturon onion variety is distinguished by its large heads, the mass of which can reach 180-210 g with proper watering and fertilization. Mature, formed bulbs have an oblong, elliptical shape. From above, they are covered with several layers of dry, dense scales of a characteristic golden color with longitudinal light brown stripes. The inner scales are dense and juicy, white with a barely noticeable greenish tinge. Onion sevok Sturon has a pronounced smell and a bitter, pungent taste. It is used both in conservation and in processed and fresh form.

Onion sets Sturon prefers sandy loam, fertile soils. It is on such a site, with a two-year cultivation method, that the maximum yield and head size are achieved. In addition, Sturon has a high market value for this culture. The fruits are notable for good keeping quality, the shelf life can be up to 7-9 months. It has a high resistance to many common fungal diseases and parasites, which significantly reduces the amount of pesticides during its cultivation. A more detailed description of onions can be found in special vegetable guides.

Features of agricultural technology

Sturon is grown both as a biennial and as an annual crop. However, it should be borne in mind that large heads can be obtained only after two years of cultivation. To obtain green leaves, especially in non-seasonal winter time, onions are planted in winter, or they are grown in a simple greenhouse and even in a room on a windowsill, in a special pot or pots.

To get the Sturon onion sets, the seeds are sown as early as possible - the first weeks of April. As a rule, the bulbs are small and relatively uniform in size. To obtain large specimens, dry, undamaged onions, mainly 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter, are selected for planting. In prepared beds, which are abundantly fertilized with organic fertilizers, the bulbs are sealed to a depth of 2-3.5 cm, so that there is no more than 1.5-1.9 cm of soil above the shoulders of the heads. The distance between the rows is 20-25 cm and at least 9-13 cm between the bulbs. When planting onions in winter, planting material is planted no later than late September - early October, when 25-30 days remain before the onset of cold weather. This time is enough for the onions to form roots before they have time to give the shooters.

For the full and intensive growth of foliage, the formation and development of large heads, this variety requires fairly frequent and abundant watering. Watering is especially valuable in the spring.Until June, 3-4 watering is carried out, the water consumption is 12-15 liters per square meter. m. When young feathers appear, fertilize the sowing with chicken infusion or mullein and urea. Since onions tend to build up nitrates, you should try to avoid nitrogen-containing components. It is also necessary to regularly, shallow loosening of the upper layers of the soil and weeding, timely removal of weeds. The crop is harvested in late August, when the neck of the plant has dried up and the leaves have died.

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