Exhibit Bow: Characteristics and Planting Rules

Onions, from which no tears flow - the dream of many housewives. It turns out that these dreams can come true with the onion of the "Exibichen" variety.This incredible masterpiece with the most delicate taste and pleasant aroma came to us from Holland. Among the various varieties of onions, he still stands out for its huge size. One head of this class can weigh up to a kilogram.

The variety "Onion" was bred in Holland. The average head weight is 500-900 grams. The shape of the bulb is round and slightly elongated, in the place of the neck there is a thickening. The bulb is covered with a thin yellow husk. The cut head is white with plenty of juice.

This grade belongs to table onions. It is often consumed raw. The taste of the bulbs is sweet, no bitter taste. The bulb is tasty even by itself.

The great advantage of such onions is that the essential oils when cutting are released in very small doses. They are not enough to cause irritation of the mucous eyes and nose. That is why slicing "Exibishen" will not work.

From a square meter bed you can collect from 2.5 to 4.5 kilograms of onions. This variety is considered to be medium late, it can be sown both in spring and late autumn. From the moment when the seeds have risen, and to full maturity 130 days (approximately 5 weeks) pass. Onions can be grown from seed or seedlings. Of course, if we take into account the long term of the growing season, then it is better to choose a seedling method.

A specific type of soil for the onion "Exibishen" is not required. Heads are formed fairly quickly. Bulb growth occurs superficially. If you grow it from seed, the weight of the head will not exceed 250 grams. When growing seedlings, the weight of the bulbs starts from 450 grams.

Onions can be stored for a short time, this is due to the fact that it is salad and not very hard. The maximum shelf life is four months. After this time, the bulbs sprout.

Many regions of Russia differ in a harsh climate, so when choosing a bow, the question of how it endures frosts becomes. It is worth recalling once again that the onion came from a very warm Holland, and from this we can conclude that it tolerates too low temperatures.

In the greenhouse to plant this variety can be anytime. However, in the open ground bulbs are planted as soon as the weather permits. In most regions, this is the second half of April. It should be borne in mind that it will not withstand even short drops below zero, which occur in the early morning in the spring. The roots of the seedlings are deepened by no more than three centimeters, which means that it is better to take care when planting in advance and prepare a film for protection.

There are no strict sowing dates for the "Exibichen" variety. They are directly dependent on the climate of a particular zone. And it is based on them that it is necessary to determine the optimal time for sowing seeds. Of course, the ideal option is to plant seeds immediately in small greenhouses. Can replace them and a plastic container, to which there is a sealed cover.

Onions can be planted in open ground if the soil is warmed to a temperature of +10 degrees and there is no frost at night. However, even then it is worthwhile to install small arcs above the bed. This will make it possible, if necessary, to quickly cover the bow with a film or some other protective material.

The landing of the onion "Exibishen" in the Moscow region is best done at the end of April or in the first half of May. It was during this period that optimal conditions for sowing seeds began to form in this region.

Severe frosts are still possible in the Urals in April, so it is recommended to sow no earlier than mid-May.Here, as in many other cold regions, planting of seedlings is preferred.

Siberia is a harsh region, here frosts can occur even in June. In the open field cultivation of onions produced exclusively seedlings. Moreover, it is pre-hardened. For this, the ascended seeds are carried to cooler places. Gradually, their time in the cool increases.

The onion of the "Exibishen" variety, like most types of onions, is not very fond of extreme heat. Most often in July, with the arrival of high temperature readings, the roots begin to die off, and a straw-colored husk forms on the bulbs. Therefore, in order for the bulb to be as large as possible by the collection period, it is necessary to sow the seeds as early as possible.

If seeds are sown on seedlings, then it is better to start this closer to the end of February or in the first half of March. As practice shows, onions are distinguished by tight germination. Sowing seeds and growing seedlings can be divided into several stages.

Before sowing, seed disinfection is a mandatory item. You can make it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. To prepare it, you need to dissolve a gram of potassium permanganate in 100 milliliters of water. Seeds are put into it for about 45-50 minutes. After that, the seed is thoroughly washed under running water.

In addition to potassium permanganate, for the treatment of seeds you can use drugs that are sold in specialized stores. Among them, gardeners distinguish "Baktofit", "Albit", "Trichodermin." Processing of these drugs is carried out according to the instructions.

Before planting seeds, it is desirable to soak. It is quite easy to do this with the help of cotton disks. To do this, take two disks, on one of which the seeds are poured out, and the second lies on top. They are placed in a cleaned container and watered well with distilled water or a biostimulating solution, for example, Epin-Extra.

If you do not want to use the active substances, you can do for soaking with aloe juice or potatoes, infusion of wood ash, water with honey or broth from onion peel. All these fluids at the expense of active components stimulate the growth of onions and make it possible to more effectively deal with various pathogens.

In moist discs, seeds are stored for 8-48 hours. The residence time depends on which soaking solution was used. After processing, the seeds must be removed and dried. They are sown in the ground as soon as they become loose and do not stick together.

For onions it is important that the soil was well fertilized. Excellent soil can be prepared from sod land, humus, rotted mullein and sand. Everything is taken in proportion 10: 9: 1: 2.

All this is very well mixed, to get a homogeneous soil, and pour a solution of potassium permanganate per gram per 3 liters of water. This is necessary in order to remove the bad microflora, because of which the seedlings are damaged.

When the soil is ready, it can be poured into plastic cups or other containers. The main thing that it had drainage holes.

It is worth noting that you can take other compositions and proportions. For example, turfy ground, washed sand, humus in a ratio of 1: 2: 1. The most important thing is that the mixture should be crumbly, easily absorb moisture and, of course, feed the plant. Such soils are necessary for a good harvest.

Seeds are sown in loose and moist soil. At the bottom of the tank you need to lay out the drainage, in the role of which can be claydite, foam chips, crushed eggshell.For onions, wet soil is important, but stagnant fluids should be avoided.

On top of the drainage poured the prepared soil. It can be slightly condensed. It is necessary that when the seeds are laid on it, they do not fall too deep when watering. Otherwise it will be very difficult for them to germinate.

In that case, if the seedlings will be grown in cups, you need to put in each 3 pieces of seeds to a depth of about one and a half centimeters. If seeding is done in a box or a box, then it is necessary to cut the grooves at a distance of about 4-5 centimeters. They are placed in the seeds so that they are from each other at a distance of not less than a centimeter. Top seeds sprinkled with sand or peat.

After this, the containers should be covered with a film and put where there is little light and heat (the average temperature during the day is +20 degrees). The film can be removed as soon as shoots appear. Then the seedlings must be put on the window, preferably from the south or west side. There, the seedlings are left to continue their growth.

Very often at the beginning of the spring daylight is not enough for the normal growth of plants. Therefore, it is recommended to provide seedlings with additional lighting due to LED lamps or fluorescent lamps. It is important that plants receive coverage for 12 hours.

The process of caring for seedlings includes watering about once every 7 days and feeding every 10 days. Mineral or organic fertilizers are suitable for dressings.

When a couple - three of these sheets appear in the seedlings, for about 55-60 days, and the air warms up to +15 degrees, it is necessary to begin hardening. Seven days later, from the first takeaway to the street, seedlings can be left outside for the whole day. At night, it will have to be brought to the heat. Five to seven days before planting seedlings from the street cease to bring. If there is an active growth of greenery, then it can be cut so that above the soil level there are about 5 centimeters.

This variety is slightly demanding, but land plots that are oriented to the south side are best suited for it. It is advisable to choose the places where pumpkins, watermelons, melons, zucchini, peas, beans were planted. Land preparation includes the addition of chernozem, mullein (well rotted), wood ash, special fertilizer for onion crops. The soil for onions may have low acidity, sandy or sandy sandy soil is also suitable.

If planting is made from cups, then only the root is left, which sits with the ground in a new moist soil. Planting is necessary so that the earth does not cover the neck of the stem. If there were several plants in one lump, then they are removed from there and planted separately. It is best to allocate them a separate series, as they can grow with a lag.

In the event that onions grew in a box, the heads should be cut off both the stems and one third of the root. Then you need to dip the remaining root in a mixture of water and clay. It is necessary to fill in such onions well, the white part should be completely hidden under the ground. Be sure to around the root need to seal the soil, pressing it with your hands. Then it is necessary to water the planted onions, it is especially necessary in dry and sunny weather.

After planting seedlings the next day, it is desirable to pour it with a solution of humic acid (humate). On the first week in the open field, the bow must be covered with non-woven material. After rooting, when growth begins, it is revealed. This is necessary so that more seedlings stuck.

"Exhibition" can immediately be sown in open ground. However, one should not expect too much yield in this case. Sowing is carried out in late March or early April. We must see that the soil thawed at least three to four centimeters.It is very good to sow seeds using a seeder. The beds are prepared in advance, even in the autumn from the south side.

When the seeds are sown manually, they are first treated and then mixed with sand in a ratio of 1 to 10. Then sown in prepared rows. In the event that the seed packaging indicates that they are processed from fungi, then they can be planted in an even simpler way. It lies in the fact that the seeds are glued with a paste of starch on thin strips of toilet paper. Kleister is prepared as follows: 1 teaspoonful of starch is mixed with 100 milliliters of boiling water. Using a brush, the adhesive is doted on the paper. The distance between the points must be at least 5 centimeters. Then on each drop is placed on 2 seeds.

When the paste dries, the tapes can be rolled up and stored in a box. Before planting into the ground, the tape must be unrolled and then sprinkled with moistened earth. During the summer, extra bulbs can be removed so that others develop more fully. Caring for onions, which were planted immediately in open ground, is similar to that when growing seedlings.

In the first days after onion planting in open ground, you should carefully examine the plants to identify the sick and dead. They need to be removed in time, and to replace them to plant new ones. Places where there were diseased bulbs should be sprinkled with wood ash for disinfection.

Proper irrigation is very important for the onion "Exibichen". This variety does not like both insufficient and excessive amount of moisture. After watering, it is recommended to mulch the beds or loosen the soil between them. For mulching suitable sawdust, straw, paper. When summer is very dry, it is recommended to water onions every day in the evening.

It is better to produce watering with warm water. Watering the plants should be stopped 30 days before harvest.

An important step in growing onions is weed control. It is necessary to keep the beds, as well as keep the aisle clean.

Mandatory point is the fight against diseases and various pests. Currently, there is a large selection of chemical insecticides, as well as biological agents. For example, you can choose a useful "neighbor" for onions. To scare off onion flies, an excellent option would be the neighborhood with carrots or parsley.

Fertilizers with a large amount of nitrogen and microelements are selected for the first feeding. It is necessary to improve the taste of onions. Complex fertilizers are well suited for various garden crops in a liquid form.

For the next two supplements, you should choose fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium to stimulate the growth of the bulbs. The solution is prepared as follows: 10 liters of water must be taken 15 grams of potassium chloride and 40 grams of superphosphate.

Once a month you can feed onions with urea. To do this, 10 liters of water take up to half a liter of the substance. The solution is made at the rate of one liter for each onion.

Feed onions need to finish in July, so that he could quietly start, gain weight. It is worth remembering that during the heat of the bulb hibernate, and this can not be avoided. If you continue to feed the onions, it will be worse to lie, and its quality will decrease.

Onion harvesting begins when the feathers turn yellow, a golden husk appears on the bulb itself, and the neck is soft. For this process, it is best to choose a dry day at the end of July with windy weather. Do not over-delay the harvest. As soon as the temperature starts to decrease, and the humidity rises, the onion growth cycle begins anew. You can get the head by hand or by means of forks After that, the onions should be dried in a well-ventilated room, for example, under a canopy or in the attic. Feathers are pruned after they are completely dry.Reviews show that to extend the shelf life can be processed onion heads in a two-percent solution of potassium permanganate. In it bulbs dipped for 30 seconds.

Experienced gardeners recommend sowing seeds in separate cups. Then, when planted in open ground, you can replant seedlings without damaging the roots.

Care for onions is always troublesome, and for varietal even more difficult. But the harvest is very, very nice.

Without fertilizers to grow a good harvest is unlikely. However, one should not think that the more there are, the better. The best option is to fertilize in small portions and several times in one season. Top dressings for onions are selected taking into account the composition of the soil, as well as the growth phase of the plant. It is necessary to start foliar feeding, when the massive growth of leaves begins.

For information on how to grow strong seedlings of onion "Exibichen", see the following video.