Russian winter onion-batun, seeds Weight kg

The Russian winter onion is recommended by experts for cultivation in all regions of the country, it is easily adaptable to any climatic conditions and is not susceptible to disease. The application for its registration in the register was registered in 2000, and already in 2001 the variety was recognized as a breeding achievement. Vegetable growers of the Odintsovo district of the Moscow region created it specifically for cultivation in vegetable gardens and small farms. The Russian winter batun belongs to the salad variety. Ripening period – mid-season. That is, from the moment the leaves appear until the technical ripeness of the plant, it takes about a month. The manufacturer assumes a range of 27-30 days. Outwardly, the plant looks as follows: height up to 30-33 cm, the diameter of the bush can reach almost a meter, 0.95 cm. The above-ground part is white with a faint yellow tint, the leaves are soft green. The taste is defined as mild. Like other types of trampoline, Russian winter does not form a large, pronounced bulb. It is false, stem-bottom. Leaves are eaten: in salads, first courses and in pure form. Diseases and pests: Onions can be grown for both several years and one year. If you grow “Winter Batun” as an annual crop, it will not be susceptible to diseases common among onions. Seedling growing: This method is used in regions with a short summer period. The seeds are sown at the end of March; their preparation consists in preliminary disinfection and germination in a damp cloth. Onions love loose, fertile soil, which can be purchased at the store. Before planting, the soil is moistened, the seeds are laid to a depth of 1-1.5 cm. The distance between them should be at least two centimeters. After the sowing work is over, the planting must be sprinkled with earth and watered. And cover the container with future seedlings with foil. After the first shoots appear on the soil surface, the shelter is removed in the daytime. After about a week, the film can be completely removed, by which time the seedlings have already adapted to the surrounding conditions. In order for the onion to grow and develop well, it needs to provide a sufficient amount of light. It is recommended to place seedling containers on the sunniest windowsill. You can also highlight seedlings using a phyto-lamp. Watering is carried out when the topsoil dries up. Periodically, the soil should be loosened, thanks to this procedure, the roots of the plants are saturated with oxygen. Green onions can and even need to be sprayed, preferably in the evening. Planting and caring for seedlings: When the seedlings grow to a height of 10 cm, they can be transferred to a permanent place. Before planting, the soil must be prepared. For this, organic or mineral fertilizers are introduced into it. The onions are planted at a distance of 30 cm, then the soil is watered abundantly. Crop care consists in timely watering with warm, settled water, loosening the earth and weeding the beds from weeds. It will not be superfluous to apply fertilizers, this will saturate the soil with useful substances. Sowing seeds in the beds: In the southern regions, seeds are sown already in March, in the middle lane, sowing work is carried out in April. Before planting, the seeds and soil are prepared. Onions are sown at a distance of 30 cm, 2.5-3 grams of seeds will be needed per 1 square meter. In order for seedlings to appear faster, the plantings are covered with a film, this will create a greenhouse effect. When the feathers grow 20-25 centimeters, they are cut at ground level, then tied in bundles and stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a film or bag. Even a novice gardener will be able to grow “Russian winter onion”, he is not picky about care, he rarely gets sick. Many plant this variety even at home on a windowsill or balcony, which is also very convenient. It is also profitable to grow “Onion Batun” in winter in a heated greenhouse, there is always demand for it, and taking into account the frost resistance of the plant, heating the greenhouse does not require large costs