Onion "Baron Red": characteristics, cultivation and comparison with other varieties

Among the huge variety of varieties of onions that are grown on the territory of Russia, at a high level, a species was noted that differs from most varieties in excellent taste and bright color. The bow “Baron Red” (“Red Carmen”) possesses many positive characteristics, which we will introduce in the article.

Experts note that the popularity of the above medium-early variety is growing rapidly, due to the many positive factors and differences, compared with other species of this plant.

Distinctive features.

• Culture is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and can grow on almost any soil.
• The rich red color with a slight purple tint does not only distinguish the variety against the background of standard colors. Thanks to this color, it is ideal for decorating various dishes and snacks. Onions do not stain other foods.
• Due to excellent keeping quality, the crop can be stored until spring.
• Excellent taste is present in the product in both raw and processed form. Bitterness is missing. There is a weak spicy taste.
• The ripening period is approximately 3 months.
• The shape of the fruit is round.
• A strong and developed root system, thanks to which the onions are able to survive even a severe drought.
• The average weight of the bulbs is about 100 grams. Individual copies reach 200 grams.
• Dense scales of fruits reliably adjoin to a vegetable, keeping a harvest for a long time.
• Leaves standard saturated green with a characteristic patina.
• Up to 3 kilograms of onions are harvested from one square of plantations. From 500 grams of seed we can get up to 15 kilograms of fruit.
• The volume of the dry substance is 13.3%.

Additional information.

• Vegetable is not very irritating to the eyes, and also gently affects the mucous.
• The bulbs are rich in antioxidants and ascorbic acid.
• In the southern regions, the plant is grown with seed. On the territory of temperate zones, the variety is grown from seedlings.
• Onions without any problems give in to various culinary processings, giving to dishes original taste.

Among the main differences of the variety "Baron Red" are considered useful properties of the product. Experts believe that red onions are much more useful than ordinary white species. Antioxidants contained in the composition of the vegetable, a positive effect on the immune system and protect the body's cells from free radicals.

Another element in the composition - quercitin. The substance fights spasms, helps get rid of inflammations. This variety is recommended for people suffering from diabetes.

The pledge of a rich harvest is the correct preparation of the beds for planting. This will help to increase the yield at times, as well as increase the size of the bulbs. Location under landing pick up in the fall. Ideal for a well-lit area, without stagnation of moisture and moisture.

The soil is pre-mixed with peat. Two buckets of this component will be enough for 1 square meter of land.

There is a universal composition, which is recommended for use in the preparation of the land before planting.

Per square meter beds are used:

• polvedra humus;
• a glass of wood ash;
• tablespoon of superphosphate.

Before sowing seed, you need to properly prepare it.

• First of all, the seeds are hardened. They are immersed in hot water for a few minutes. The optimum temperature is from 50 to 60 degrees Celsius. After heat treatment, they are placed in a refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Following is the treatment in a solution of manganese. Seed material is immersed in a weak pink color for one hour.
• Another composition for hardening seeds: add a few drops of Epin stimulator and half a cup of honey, previously mixed with natural aloe juice, into a glass of water. Grains are soaked for 18 hours.
• Before you start planting, the seeds are a little dried.

Sow seeds in the soil from the end of April to the beginning of May. Some gardeners make a mistake, postponing the crop to the end of August. At this time there is a risk of cooling. Also harvest can ruin massive seasonal rainfall.

The sowing rules are as follows:

• groove depth - one and a half centimeters;
• the optimal distance between the beds is 15 centimeters;
• seeds are placed in the soil to a depth of no more than 1.5 centimeters;
• upon completion of work onions watered with warm water.

If you want to get juicy green onions at the end of spring, make a choice in favor of growing the species with the help of a set. In this case, at the end of August you can collect large onions.

To achieve the expected result, it is necessary to properly prepare the sevok.

• The tips of small bulbs are cut a few days before disembarking (3-4 days). This will help the pen to grow better.
• The material is soaked for 12-15 hours in water, the temperature of which is about 35 degrees.
• Experienced gardeners recommend hardening onions in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. They are left in the composition from 30 minutes to an hour.
• On completion of the onion must be dried.

The best time for planting sevka in open ground - when the air warms up to a temperature of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. A higher figure will be negatively displayed on the taste of the crop. Fruits can lose juiciness and gain bitterness. When planting ahead of time, the plant will give abundant greens, but the size of the bulbs will be small.

Fundamental rules:

• the average distance between rows is 20 centimeters;
• the seed is immersed in the ground for 3-4 centimeters at a distance of 10 centimeters;
• as soon as the onions are planted in the soil, it must be sprinkled with earth and watered.

Proper care of the plant - a pledge of a rich and high-quality harvest. The plant is unpretentious, due to which even a novice in the cultivation of vegetable crops will cope with it.

To increase the yield of a variety, the following actions should be performed:

• weed removal;
• periodic loosening of the earth for access of oxygen to bulbs;
• timely watering;
• thinning of the bulbs;
• fertilization;
• treatment of plants with protective agents.

In the period from the last spring month to July, watering the variety is carried out 1-2 times per week. The regularity of the process depends on weather conditions. It is recommended to use a watering can with small holes, so as not to destroy the integrity of the soil.

Regular thinning of the seedlings is necessary for large bulbs. As soon as the first feather is formed, a distance of one and a half centimeters is left between the bulbs. After the appearance of another pair of feathers, the gap is increased by 2 times (3 centimeters).When there are already 4 feathers on the plant, the minimum condition should be 6 centimeters.

During the season, red onions are fed several times. Various compositions are used, depending on the vegetation period of the plant.

As soon as 3 feathers are formed on the bulb, the following compositions can be applied to the soil:

• solution of mullein with water, in a ratio of 1: 15;
• chicken manure mixed with water - 1: 12;
• composition based on superphosphate - diluted with a tablespoon of the substance in 10 liters of water.

Despite the resistance to various diseases and attacks from pests, experienced gardeners carry out the onion protection. To protect the plant from onion flies, follow these tips.

• Periodically weed plantations.
• Sprinkle the soil with sand and naphthalene. This is done for decontamination.
• If necessary, process onions with special tools. The following products are actively used: “Flyer”, “Aktara”.

Red onions sometimes suffer from peronospora, which is also called downy mildew. Symptoms - greens covered with a fluffy bloom of gray. The disease leads to the death of foliage and loss of bulb density. To prevent infection, perform a few simple steps.

• The beds are treated with a one percent solution of boric acid. The procedure is carried out before landing.
• When 4 to 6 feathers appear on a plant, it can be sprinkled with Rodomil Gold MC.
• Do not overdo it with watering. This will lead to rotting of the root system and fruits.

Harvest red onions begin in the middle of the last summer month. At this time, the feather of the plant is painted in a yellowish tint. It is recommended to collect onions in dry weather. This will prolong the winter storage. If it is time to harvest, and the rainy period is not going to end, it is necessary to dry the vegetable for two days at a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius. After the bulbs are taken out of the ground, it is necessary to rid them of the roots.

You also need to cut the feather, leaving the rod 10 centimeters long. Crop evenly laid out on thick fabric, film or plywood. Dried onions in the sun. After sunset, the crop is hidden under a canopy. If the weather does not allow, onions can be dried on the balcony, attic or veranda. After 15-20 days after collecting and drying the product can be moved to storage in the basement or any other similar room.

Most reviews of the above variety are positive. Such conclusions were made after viewing a variety of thematic sites. Summer residents from various regions of the country note the positive qualities that were indicated in the article in the section “Characteristics”.

Especially noted the following: excellent taste, unpretentiousness and high yield. Negative reviews are extremely rare - mostly they are left to beginners, who have just begun to engage in gardening. Among the reviews, it is often possible to read that summer residents do not always immediately notice signs of illness or a pest, and the crop dies.

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