Onion "Sturon": description of the variety and the rules of cultivation

Breeding hybrid varieties of plants - the work that is being done all over the world, thanks to her, healthy and tasty products appear on our table.Fruits of selection are in demand among gardeners and gardeners, as they make it easier to grow and care for the crop.

The preparation of most first courses, meat or side dishes requires an indispensable ingredient such as onions. This is due to the widespread cultivation of crops in almost every summer cottage or garden. Among the variety of onion varieties, for quite a long time, Sturon retains its leading position in popularity - primarily due to its high organoleptic characteristics, unpretentious care and the ability to store the crop for a rather long period. As a rule, the bulbs of this variety are beautifully stored all winter.

The variety is well worth the popularity that it enjoys. On an industrial scale, it is extremely rare to grow it, but for personal purposes and small farms Sturon will be most welcome.

The bulbs fully mature in about 100-115 days, on the basis of which the plant belongs to mid-season species. Due to its qualities, planting a variety is possible in all regions, including the northern regions. As for the description and size of the bulbs, they should be attributed to large root crops, since the average weight of one unit reaches 180-220 grams. The shape of the onion is slightly elongated - a similar feature, according to reviews, greatly facilitates its cutting. The upper scales have a golden brown color; they become greenish closer to the center of the root crop.

If we talk about the use of onions, then there are no restrictions in this regard.therefore, it is added to dishes both fresh and after heat treatment. As practice shows, from one square meter of a planted variety it is possible to gather up to four kilograms of root crops. These figures are not outstanding compared to the yield of other varieties of onions, which is why it is most often grown in small farms.

Storage of the harvested crop requires compliance with a certain temperature regime - the optimum humidity level is 80%, at a temperature of + 3 ° C.

To have a complete understanding of the hybrid, you should elaborate on its positive features:

• "Sturon" has a high taste;
• the root crop has no restrictions concerning the climatic conditions for planting, since the plant is frost resistant;
• proper storage conditions make it possible to store onions for at least 9 months, while preserving the useful substances, presentation and organoleptic properties;
• due to the short period of ripening of the root, "Sturon" refers to srednerannymi varieties;
• The bow is not susceptible to bolting, unlike most other varieties.

In addition to a number of positive qualities, the Dutch hybrid has some drawbacks:

• by growing a variety from seed, you can get a small-sized root crop;
• despite resistance to a large number of viruses and diseases, Sturon is susceptible to infection with downy mildew;
• in order for the planted material to give a good harvest, it must be grown in sandy or loamy soil.

A specific feature of planting a hybrid is the fact that it is grown in a two-year culture. This means that in the first season it is necessary to sow the seeds of the onion and get a sevok, and only after planting the latter in the ground to get a full harvest. The choice in favor of one or another method of breeding the variety depends on the individual preferences of the gardener.

If the choice fell on the purchase of seedlings, then the key to a large and high-quality crop of onion "Sturon" will be well-chosen material for planting. Sevok best buy in specialized departments or else grow independently at home. Root crop for planting should not be small, the optimal diameter of the sev is 2 centimeters. In addition, its surface should be smooth and not include any defects.

The following are signs indicating that the planting material is of poor quality:

• pronounced signs of decay;
• the presence of mechanical damage;
• root crop containing a large amount of moisture;
• the presence of flaws indicating the disease or defects derived from insect pests;
• Sets with arrows or roots are not suitable for purchase.

As for breeding varieties with their own hands for two seasons, the first thing to do is sowing black holes. Seeds need to be planted in the spring - as a rule, works fall in March or April. In order for the work to bring the expected benefits, you should take seriously the planting dates, which depend on the region where the plant is grown. The best conditions for planting is thawing the soil for at least 6 centimeters.

In addition, the sowing of seeds should be preceded by the preparation of the site for growing onions. Experienced gardeners recommend to perform these works in advance, even in the fall. The challenge is to make essential micronutrients.

Based on 1 square meter, top dressing is as follows:

• half a compost bucket;
• 250 grams of ash;
• one tablespoon of superphosphate and phosphate fertilizer.

Before planting the seeds, for 2 days you need to dig the soil, form the beds and cover them with a dark film.

In the soil sown seeds to a depth of about 2 centimeters, with gaps between rows of 30 centimeters. Thinning of sprouted plants is performed twice - the first time when two leaves form on the plant, the second - when they become twice as large. It is necessary to achieve such a result that there is at least 10 centimeters between a growing onion.

The technology of seeding Chernushka is as follows:

• ridges are watered and furrows are made;
• seeds are laid out on the surface and sprinkled with earth;
• at the end pour warm water and mulch with compost.

The bulbs are planted in the ground in spring. However sevka, whose diameter is not more than 1 centimeter, can be planted in the ground in the fall, before the onset of a severe cooling.

To plant good material, you need to comply with a certain technology of storage sets.

It consists of several stages, separated by time:

• one week onions are stored at a temperature not lower than + 20C;
• the second - at a temperature of + 30 ° C;
• on the third - + 35С;
• Further sevki clean for 12 hours in a place where the temperature will be + 40C;
• all the rest of the time, the material can be stored in a room where room temperature is maintained.

Landing in the spring involves the following algorithm for performing the work:

• at sevka the neck is cut off, but taking into account that the sprouts are not damaged;
• bulbs at a distance of 10-15 centimeters from each other go deep into the cleared soil with the formed lines for planting.

Since the cultivation of a full-fledged crop is preceded by the work with the onion crop “Sturon”, the care of the plant is divided into two separate stages.

The gardener's work in the first season includes a number of activities described below.

• With the appearance of the first sprouts at the seeding, you need to perform work on thinning the beds.Such events will contribute to the formation of larger material for subsequent planting.
• Plant care involves regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds. This will ensure optimum air circulation.
• Watering the bulbs is carried out once a week. It will not be out of place to water the water with the addition of mineral or organic supplements.
• To achieve a height of two centimeters by sprouts, care for the culture must be suspended.

After some time, waiting for the greenery to completely dry, when the plant's neck becomes soft, the bulbs will need to be dug out of the ground, dried thoroughly and prepared for storage.

To get the harvest of onion "Sturon" for eating, it is necessary to adhere to the scheme of works presented below.

• Culture needs regular and abundant irrigation, the main thing, when growing a hybrid, is to prevent the soil from drying out. It is recommended to use at least 10 liters of water per one square meter per square meter.
• As soon as the first feathers come up, the onions need to be fed with nitrogen fertilizer. Urea can be used for this.
• Loosening the soil and removing weeds are mandatory for the entire period of growing onions.

Despite the fact that the variety is resistant to most diseases, Sometimes on the plant you can find the following signs indicating infection.

• Growing spots on the green mass of the culture indicate the defeat of downy mildew. The main focus of infection is in the bulbs themselves, so the disease can lead to the loss of the entire crop. The disease moves from one plant to another rather quickly, which is why diseased bulbs should be removed from the beds as quickly as possible. To combat the fungus used drugs "Fitoplus" or "Fitosporin-M". The disease is very serious - to prevent infection, you need to perform preventive treatment of the bulbs during planting.
• Yellow spots on the plant indicate damage to the onion mosaic; this disease leads to the death of the aerial part of the plant and a reduction in the size of the root crop. Effective measures to combat the virus has not yet been found. Infected material must be removed from the bed as soon as possible.
• Neck rot is dangerous for onions during storage. In order to avoid crop loss, it is necessary to inspect the harvested roots for infection, and remove diseased.
• The main pest that poses a threat to the plant is the nematode. For the destruction of the worm is recommended the use of funds "Phosphamide" or "Mercapthos".

It is necessary to note a number of recommendations that will help carry out competent agricultural techniques and help to collect a decent crop:

• The Sturon needs sunlight, so it’s important to choose the right place to land;
• the soil should be as fertilized as possible - it is best to use organic matter, for example, chicken manure;
• good neighbors for onions will be carrots or greens, which will help deter various pests;
• weeds in the beds will contribute to the grinding of the root, so they must be regularly removed;
• loosening of the earth is carried out with deepening on 3 centimeters, for ensuring good air exchange;
• two or three weeks before harvesting you need to stop watering the plant.

After the onions have been harvested, before sending it for long-term storage, let the root vegetables dry well. Accumulated moisture can cause rotting, so it is strictly forbidden to send crops to the cellar or cellar immediately.

The most successful container for storing crops can be considered wooden or plastic boxes, which have holes, since the shelf life will increase significantly with a good level of air circulation between the roots. In the room where the harvest will spend the winter, the temperature should not rise above + 15C. The entire period of use of the crop, you need to pick onions, because one spoiled and not harvested in time the root can destroy all the others.

In the next video you can take a look at the Sturon onion variety.