Onion sets Hercules 10-21 yellow * 0.45 kg +/- 5% Netherlands

Onion sets Hercules are planted in spring, and after 2.5-3 months, weighty, long-stored heads are harvested. When growing, they comply with the requirements of agricultural technology, water and feed the plantings. Description of the onion variety Hercules. Hybrid in the first generation Hercules onion, also called Hercules, is a two-year thermophilic culture. In the spring, seeds are sown, which by autumn form small bulbs, sets, for planting in the next warm season. The root system of the variety is strong, with long shoots, due to which the crop develops well even in dry periods, although this reduces the yield. Few feathers 35 cm high are juicy, dark green. Mature heads of elliptical shape, on average, from 120 to 160 g, with a neck of normal thickness. Dry yellow-golden husks surround the bulbs in three to four layers. The inner scales are juicy and thick, white, with a snug fit. The heads are mostly single-edged; there are also two sprouts. There are few leaves, which contributes to the best weight gain on the bulb. Hercules is spicy to taste, but without pronounced bitterness. Dry matter is 15%. The Hercules onion variety is one of the best for industrial cultivation. Sevok Hercules description. A high-quality set of a Hercules hybrid in size should not exceed 21-24 mm in diameter. The bulbs of Sevka Hercules in the photo look like large rounded-oval heads in shape. On the bottom there are root rudiments, the neck is dry, without seedlings. The upper scales are golden, folded in several layers around the head of the set. Bulbs are uniform in shape and size. Selected onion sets Hercules with yellow upper scales without spots and damage gives a high yield of large heads that are stored for a long time. Productivity. After the April or May planting, Hercules sets develop in 75-85 days. The heads are dug out when the leaves have withered. Depending on the nutritional value of the soil, timely watering and fertilizing, bulbs weighing from 80 to 200 g grow. For a good harvest, the site is prepared in the fall, adding the necessary minerals and organic matter. Considering the planting time of the Hercules set, ripe onions are chosen in August. The variety gives from 1 sq. m 7-8 kg of juicy heads. Without dressing from onions, the Hercules f1 sets, according to reviews, are grown 5-6 kg, which is an impressive result. Disease and pest resistance. The hybrid is resistant to typical onion diseases, so the heads develop well. Also, the bulbs lie for a long time without being infected with diseases. But if the seed of a high-yielding variety was purchased from the hands, before planting, it should be soaked in disinfectant solutions. The procedure will cleanse the onion from insects and infections. Pests are fought with folk remedies. It is important to observe crop rotation, not to plant plants in the same areas. Insects can overwinter in the ground and develop on new plantings. Advantages and disadvantages of the variety. Numerous descriptions with photos of Hercules onion sets confirm that this is one of the best varieties. The advantages of the hybrid are obvious: – early maturity; – high productivity; – excellent commercial performance; – storage duration; – resistance to the formation of arrows; – drought resistance; – resistance to pathogens. Summer residents, in their reviews of Hercules onion sets, also point to a drawback: you cannot grow your own seeds from a hybrid, which are quite expensive in specialized stores. Onion planting dates. Onion sets Hercules are planted in the garden when the soil warms up to + 10 ° C – from early April to mid-May. Sevok of this variety is planted in the fall in order to get a harvest by the end of July, beginning of August. Onions Hercules before winter are placed on the site approximately 17-20 days before the onset of frost. It is important to choose the time so that the seedlings do not begin to germinate. In the cold, its delicate feathers will freeze, which will adversely affect the condition of the entire bulb. For podzimny planting varieties choose the smallest set. The bulbs will begin their development early and ensure a good harvest. The garden bed is mulched with dry grass, sawdust with a layer of up to 10-12 cm. Important! Winter sowing of Hercules onions is practiced only in areas where winters are not severe. Sevok of this variety is planted in the fall in order to get a harvest by the end of July, beginning of August. Onions Hercules before winter are placed on the site approximately 17-20 days before the onset of frost. It is important to choose the time so that the seedlings do not begin to germinate. In the cold, its delicate feathers will freeze, which will adversely affect the condition of the entire bulb. For podzimny planting varieties choose the smallest set. The bulbs will begin their development early and ensure a good harvest. The garden bed is mulched with dry grass, sawdust with a layer of up to 10-12 cm. Important! Winter sowing of Hercules onions is practiced only in areas where winters are not severe. Sevok of this variety is planted in the fall in order to get a harvest by the end of July, beginning of August. Onions Hercules before winter are placed on the site approximately 17-20 days before the onset of frost. It is important to choose the time so that the seedlings do not begin to germinate. In the cold, its delicate feathers will freeze, which will adversely affect the condition of the entire bulb. For podzimny planting varieties choose the smallest set. The bulbs will begin their development early and ensure a good harvest. The garden bed is mulched with dry grass, sawdust with a layer of up to 10-12 cm. Important! Winter sowing of Hercules onions is practiced only in areas where winters are not severe. In the cold, its delicate feathers will freeze, which will adversely affect the condition of the entire bulb. For podzimny planting varieties choose the smallest set. The bulbs will begin their development early and ensure a good harvest. The garden bed is mulched with dry grass, sawdust with a layer of up to 10-12 cm. Important! Winter sowing of Hercules onions is practiced only in areas where winters are not severe. In the cold, its delicate feathers will freeze, which will adversely affect the condition of the entire bulb. For podzimny planting varieties choose the smallest set. The bulbs will begin their development early and ensure a good harvest. The garden bed is mulched with dry grass, sawdust with a layer of up to 10-12 cm. Important! Winter sowing of Hercules onions is practiced only in areas where winters are not severe.