Technology for growing bulbous crops: lilies and onions. Vegetatively propagated onions Type of onion propagation using a bulb

Onions are one of the types of onions that are most common among gardeners. Plants of this species do not form underground bulbs; they are used as fresh herbs. The most popular are perennial onions, which can grow in one place for up to 10 years.

Planting onions

It is best to start preparing the soil in the fall. The soil needs to be dug up to a depth of about 20 cm and rotted manure or compost added. It is not recommended to apply fresh manure as it can cause disease because it may contain weed seeds that are not easy to remove. In case of high acidity of the soil, you need to add lime to get a good harvest. But it should be taken into account that it is impossible to apply both manure and lime at the same time, because the amount of nitrogen will decrease. You can replace lime with dolomite flour or wood ash.

With the arrival of spring, you need to fertilize the soil with minerals, but not immediately, but in several passes, because... high concentration of salts negatively affects the crop. Half of the mineral fertilizer should be applied when digging before planting, and the rest can be distributed over 2-3 feedings during the growing season.

Preparation of planting material

If the seedlings are purchased, they are dried before planting. To do this, you need to scatter it in a small layer in a warm room. If the seed is grown independently, it is heated to begin the growth process. It is recommended to warm it up in several stages: half a month at 20°C, and then about 10 hours at 30°C. Warming up the sets is carried out in order to activate growth and to prevent the onion from bolting in the future. It is important to ensure that the sets do not overheat, because... its germination will be significantly impaired.

If gradual warming up does not work, right before planting, the seedlings should be filled with hot water (45°C) for 15 minutes, then cooled with cold water. After heating, it is effective to treat with Zircon, Humisol or Rostom-1, which stimulate the growth of onions. The last thing to do before planting is to disinfect the seedlings with copper sulfate or potassium permanganate.

Landing

Weather conditions greatly influence planting time. If spring has come early, you need to plant the seedlings in third ten days of April, and in the case of a prolonged cold spring, wait until the soil warms up by 7-8 cm. If the soil temperature is below 12°C, you should not plant onions, because he will go into the arrow. But it is not advisable to be late with planting, especially in a dry and warm spring, because... The feather will begin to develop first, and the root will lag behind in development. As a result, the greens will not be able to germinate normally, and the bulbs that have already formed will remain small. You need to plant seedlings in the beds in rows, sorting them by size in advance. Small sets (up to 1 cm) are planted at a distance of 4-5 cm, sets with a diameter of up to 1.5 cm - at a distance of 6-8 cm; large sets (2 cm) - 8-10 cm.

It is recommended to make rows at a distance of 20 cm to make processing easier, as well as for good ventilation. Having placed the seedling in the ground, it needs to be pressed down with earth and covered with a layer of mulch of about 3 cm. After 6-7 days, most often the first shoots appear.

Onion care

Caring for onions includes loosening the soil, regular watering, weeding, fertilizing, treatment against diseases and insects, and timely harvesting.

Loosening

It is necessary to loosen the soil before germination, because During this period, a dense earth crust may form. It is recommended to loosen frequently, while simultaneously getting rid of weeds. Loosening is necessary to ensure that the roots of the plant constantly receive oxygen. It is especially important to carry out this procedure after moistening the soil. When the bulbs grow a little, you can rake the soil away from them so that they can grow larger and ripen faster.

Watering

Onions need to be watered regularly, especially in the first half of the growing season. During this time, watering should be done a couple of times a week. If the days are rainy, watering can be reduced. The main thing is that the soil is not dry. In July, when the bulbs begin to ripen, watering should be reduced and stopped altogether a couple of weeks before harvest. In the case of a hot and dry summer, onions need to be watered occasionally at this time so that the bulbs do not linger in growth and do not wither.

Weeding

The onions should not be overgrown with weeds, because... Because of this, the humidity will increase, which will provoke fungal diseases. Moreover, if onions grow in unweeded beds, a thick, juicy neck is formed, which complicates drying the onions in the future and storing them.

Fertilizer application

You need to feed the onions several times. The first is carried out half a month after planting with slurry or bird droppings. You also need to feed the plant after three weeks. If minerals are used as fertilizing, it is recommended to first add nitrogen, for example, ammonium nitrate. In this case, after three weeks you need to add nitrogen and potassium fertilizer.

Minerals are applied in dry form, sprinkling them on the beds before rain or artificial watering. Or dry minerals can be broken into water and watered with this solution.

Treatment against diseases and pests

Onions are a fungicidal plant, but despite this they also get sick and become food for insects, so it is imperative to carry out preventive treatment against fungal diseases and insects.

For processing, you can independently prepare a solution from copper sulfate (1 tsp), liquid soap (1 tbsp) and water (10 l). The onion should be sprayed with the prepared solution after its leaves grow 12-15 cm in length. Also, for preventive purposes, you can dust the onion and soil with wood ash or tobacco dust. After 20 days, the treatment is repeated.

Harvesting

In order for onions to be stored for a long time in the future, they must be collected in a timely manner. Winter onions are usually harvested in July, and spring onions - at the end of summer. When the feather no longer grows, and the old greenery has already dried out and lay down, the bulb is pulled out and inspected. If the husk is dry, bright and tightly covers the bulb, you can harvest. If you are late in harvesting the onions, they will continue to grow and produce greens. It can be eaten, but it is not suitable for storage.

Onion heads should be carefully dug up and, in dry weather, laid out in a row to dry. If the day is rainy, the bulbs are dried under cover. When they are completely dry, they must be carefully cleared of soil so as not to damage the husk. Afterwards, the harvest must be sorted, discarded, bruised, diseased and those without husks. The tails of the selected onions need to be cut to 6 cm. If the tail is not dry enough, the onions will not be stored for long. Then the onion needs to be transferred to a small box or box, and moved to a dry room, the temperature of which is from +5 to 20°C.

Onion propagation

Onions are propagated by seed. In August, arrows with “balls” containing seeds are formed on the plants. When the arrow dries and the seeds turn black, they must be carefully poured for further storage. The seeds are used to obtain a set, from which a full-fledged bulb is formed a year after planting.

Propagation of bulbous crops

Reproduction of lilies - by dividing a nest of bulbs 1. The easiest way to propagate lilies is by dividing a nest of bulbs. Every year, young bulbs grow at the bottom of the bulb. After 3-4 years, a real nest is formed from them, consisting of 4-6 bulbs crowding each other. In order for the lily to develop normally, they must be separated. Then plant each bulb, preferably in a new place. It is better to do this in early September. But division and planting in spring are allowed (before sprouts appear above the ground). In the first year, lilies planted after dividing the nest must be especially carefully looked after, not forgetting to water and feed. Then they will bloom in full force in the 3rd year.

Method of propagating lilies using baby bulbs

2. Separation and planting of baby bulbs. These bulbs form on the underground part of the stem. At the beginning of September, they need to be separated without digging up the mother bulb, and immediately planted to a depth of 4-5 cm. It is still too early for the children to enter the flower garden, so first it is better to plant them in a bed with light nutritious soil, and after a year or two, move them to a permanent place.

When propagated by baby bulbs, the lily blooms in the 3rd or 4th year. Earlier flowering also occurs, but it is undesirable, since the plant has not yet gained strength. In this case, it is better to remove the buds.

1 - bulb with children;

2 - bulb after separation of the children;

3 - rooted bulbs

Method for obtaining lily bulbs from scales

3. Obtaining bulbs from scales. This is the fastest and most profitable method of reproduction. From one bulb you can get up to 150 new ones, since many lilies are able to form bulbs even on part of the scales. The operation of separating scales can be carried out throughout the year, but it is better either in early spring or during autumn digging and replanting.

The onion removed from the ground must be washed and the scales very carefully separated. The separated scales should be washed, kept for 15 minutes in a bright solution of potassium permanganate and slightly dried. When planting, you need to deepen it so that the scales are in the ground two-thirds of the height. The scales with the bulbs formed on them are planted in open ground in May.

As already mentioned, you can separate the scales in the spring. Then they need to be planted immediately in open ground. When propagated by scales, lilies bloom in the 3rd year.

1 - separation of scales;

2 - onion after separation of scales;

3 - bulbs formed on the scales

4. Lilies from stem bulbs. The most bulbous varieties are among Asian hybrids. The number and size of bulbs depend on the variety, agricultural technology, weather conditions, age, and abundance of flowering. Thus, they will be larger in young plants or with removed buds. Good agricultural technology and increased air humidity contribute not only to an increase in the size of the aerial bulbs, but also to the formation of roots directly on the stem.

The collection of bulblets should be carried out after flowering, when they are easily separated.

1 - stem with buds;

2 - stem after their removal;

3 - rooted buds

Onion

They reproduce both by seeds and vegetatively. Seeds are sown before winter or in spring.

A number of bulbous crops are usually propagated only vegetatively using their vegetative organs: cuttings, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes.

After the formation of a well-developed root system, the plants are planted in a permanent place.

Tomatoes, potatoes, tarragon and lovage are propagated in this way. Propagation by root cuttings is used for horseradish breeding. When harvesting horseradish, some root branches thinner than 1.5 cm, as well as short rhizomes 1.5-2 cm thick, can be planted in the soil and new plants can be obtained. If the root cuttings are 20-25 cm long, then they can be planted in a permanent place and they will produce full-fledged food organs in the first year. Vegetables cannot form from small root cuttings in the first year, so they are planted in a nursery for growing. This makes it possible to obtain full-fledged planting material for laying a bed for the next year.

Propagation by dividing rhizomes is a simple and convenient way of vegetative propagation, as it simultaneously promotes the health and rejuvenation of the mother plant. The rhizomes of perennial crops, such as rhubarb, asparagus, tarragon, lovage, are divided into parts so that each has at least 2 renewal buds, and planted in a permanent place.

Propagation by bulbs. In sharp varieties of onions, as well as in shallots and garlic, the bulbs form from 3-5 to 25 cloves, from which, after planting in a permanent place, independent plants grow. Perennial multi-tiered onions and bolting forms of garlic form aerial bulbs (bulbs), by planting which you can get independent plants capable of producing a harvest the next year. Propagation by tubers is practiced when growing potatoes and Jerusalem artichoke. The tuber is a modified underground stem on which eyes with buds are located. Under favorable conditions, above-ground stems and underground stolons grow from the buds, where tubers are subsequently formed. Each tuber can form from 5 to 15 new tubers. If there is a lack of planting material, they resort to dividing the tubers, cutting them crosswise and planting the upper and lower lobes separately. If it is necessary to quickly propagate a particular variety, the tubers are germinated in the soil. The resulting sprouts are carefully broken off and planted first in a greenhouse and then in a permanent place. This method allows you to get a large number of new plants from one tuber.

Growing methods. Onions (turnips) are grown in various ways: in one year - by sowing seeds or planting seedlings in the ground; in a two-year culture - by planting sets or small selected bulbs (vegetative propagation). Onions from seeds are grown mainly in the south. In the central zone of the Russian Federation, the biennial onion crop predominates - growing turnips from sets. Vegetative propagation of onions is widely used in the northern regions of its cultivation, and multi-nest shallots - in the southern regions.

Annual onion crop. Producing turnips from seeds in one year is done in two ways: by sowing the seeds directly into the ground or by first growing seedlings and then planting them in the ground. For annual onion crops, low-germinative, sharp, semi-sharp, mildly spicy and sweet varieties are used, which produce a large onion in the first year.

Before sowing, onion seeds are soaked for 24 hours, changing the water 2-3 times. A significant acceleration in seed germination is achieved by bringing them to the point of pecking. The soaked seeds are dried (by airing in the shade) until they flow and dusted with hexachlorane dust (230 g per 1 kg of seeds) to prevent damage by the onion fly.

Onions are sowed at the earliest possible time (simultaneously with the sowing of early grain crops).

Onions are sown in wide rows (with row spacing of 45-50 cm) or tape (2-3-4- and 5-line, with a distance between lines in the tape of 20 cm, between tapes - 50-60 cm) methods.

The sowing rate of onion seeds for single- and double-line sowings is 8-12 kg, for 4-5-line sowings - 15-18 kg per 1 ha.

Caring for onions consists of loosening the row spacing (as the soil compacts), weeding (in the rows), thinning, fertilizing and watering. The following herbicides are used to control weeds: Stomp, Estamp, Goal 2E.

Good results in caring for crops are achieved by using rotary hoes with segments welded on them (Bulgarian type), which allows you to cultivate row spacing without a protective zone.

Crops are thinned out in the middle zone by 5-8 cm, in the south - by 8-10 cm. The plucked plants are sold in the form of green onions (for a feather).

Onions are fed (at least twice) with local and mineral fertilizers. Local fertilizers are diluted with water: slurry - in a ratio of 1: 5-6, bird droppings - 1: 12-15. Mineral fertilizers are applied (per 1 ha): ammonium nitrate - 0.5 c, superphosphate - 1 and potassium chloride - 0.3-0.5 c. The best results are obtained by alternating organic fertilizers with mineral ones.

Watering of onions is carried out during the period of growth of the leaf apparatus and at the beginning of the formation of bulbs: in the middle zone - 3-4 times, in the south - 6-9 times. Towards the end of the growing season, when the bulbs begin to ripen (about a month before harvesting), watering is stopped.
When downy mildew appears, spray the onions with 1% Bordeaux mixture. Plants are pollinated against onion flies with insecticides in accordance with industry regulations.

In the central zone of the Russian Federation, in order to create better conditions for the ripening of bulbs, they are unplanted during the process. Onion harvesting begins after mass lodging of the feathers. In this case, plants with thick necks that are late in ripening are first selected and sold together with green leaves. In the south, when grown from seeds, onions ripen almost completely. In the middle zone and especially in the northern regions, a significant number of unripe bulbs are obtained. In addition, onions grown in an annual crop and having very juicy internal scales and a smaller amount of dry covering scales are stored much worse than those grown from sets.

When growing turnip onions in an annual crop, the onions ripen better and will give a higher and earlier harvest when planted as seedlings. In the non-chernozem zone, seedlings are grown in greenhouses for 50-60 days. Seeds are sown in mid-March with a greenhouse seeder, 40 g per frame with row spacing of 4-6 cm. The temperature in the greenhouse is maintained within 15-18° during the day and 6-10° at night. Ready seedlings should have 3-4 true leaves and a height of 15-18 cm. The yield of seedlings from 1 frame is 4-5 thousand pieces (300-500 thousand are required per 1 hectare). Before planting, the roots are cut off (leaving a length of 3-4 cm), dipped in a solution of mullein with clay and a disinfectant. In the south, seedlings are grown in nurseries (250-400 m2 of nursery is required per 1 hectare).

In the non-chernozem zone, seedlings are planted in the ground at the beginning of May using double-row strips (20 + 50 cm) or in a wide row with a distance between rows of 45 cm and in a row between plants 5-6 cm. During the maintenance period, the row spacing is loosened, the plants are fed at least twice, watered, sprayed with insecticide against onion flies in accordance with industry regulations.
Two-year onion crop for turnips. In a two-year crop, in the first year small onion sets are obtained from seeds with thickened sowing. By planting it next year, they get commercial onions - turnips.

Before sowing, onion seeds are soaked and treated with a disinfectant against onion flies. Onions are sown in fertile, weed-free areas at the earliest possible time (simultaneously with sowing early grains and carrots).
In the northern regions, onions are grown on ridges. They use 3-line sowing with a GSD-1.4 unit with a distance between lines in the tape of 5-6 cm (by bringing the coulters closer together). In the central regions and in the south, they sow (on a flat surface) with 8-10-line ribbons with row spacing of 7.5-15 cm. The seed sowing rate is 70-90 kg per 1 ha.

Agricultural technology consists of loosening the rows, controlling weeds, feeding the plants with fertilizers and watering them.

The seedlings are harvested using an LNSh-1.2 onion lifter when some of the plants have their leaves (on the 80-90th day from sowing). The dug up seedlings are selected by hand and placed in windrows to dry in the field for 10 - 15 days. Drying of the sets is completed under shelters, after which the tops are cut off or removed by grinding. In the south, well-dried sets are stored with tops. The average yield of onion sets is 90-100 centners per hectare. Bulb sets are divided (according to GOST) into groups:

To sort onion sets and turnip onions according to transverse diameter sizes and to separate impurities, a CJIC-1A or SLS-7 sorting is used.

Before storing the seedlings, they are heated for 8 hours at a temperature of 40°. Medium and large sets are stored at a temperature of 18-20° (warm) to prevent the development of generative buds that produce shoots. It is more economical to store the sets in a combined (warm-cold) way, in which the sets are kept at a temperature of 18-20° until the onset of stable cold weather, with the onset of frost and until spring warming at -1, -3°. Approximately 3-4 weeks before planting, the warm storage method is used again.

Small sets are stored in a cold way, since during warm storage they lose more than 30-35 ° in weight. It has been established that turnip onions grown from sets stored in a warm-cold manner ripen 2-3 weeks earlier than from warmly stored sets.

When growing turnip onions from sets, the best planting material is sets with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Experiments at the Bessonovsky strong point (Penza region) have established that the highest yield of commercial onions is obtained from sets measuring 1.75-2.25 cm in diameter. Large sets give a higher yield due to an increase in the number of bulbs in the nest. However, when planting with large sets, the amount of planting material increases by 1.5-2 times. In addition, the bow shoots much stronger.

Planting material, pre-moistened with water, is treated with a disinfectant in accordance with industry regulations against onion flies.

The best results are obtained by early planting dates (for the non-chernozem zone - late April - early May, for the south - a month earlier). Sets are planted in wide rows (with row spacing of 45 cm) and in 2-line (20 + 50 cm), 3-line (30 + 30 +50 cm or 39 + 39 + 56 cm) or 4-5-line methods. In rows, the distance between the bulbs for small sets is 4-6 cm, for larger ones - 8-10 cm. Depending on the size of the sets and the planting scheme, from 350 to 600 thousand bulbs (4-15 kg) are planted per 1 hectare. Planting is carried out manually or with onion seeders SLN-8, SLS-8.

The row spacing is loosened 3-4 times, weeds and onion flies are controlled, and watering and fertilizing are carried out in the first half of summer. The resulting arrows are broken off (when a swelling appears under the neck of the bow). Onions are harvested (using an ULSH-2M machine) at the beginning of lodging of the leaves and the formation of dry scales on the bulbs, dried, cut off the leaves and sorted. Harvested onions from the field are delivered by tractor carts or vehicles to production lines, where they are processed and sorted without the use of manual labor. The onion enters the receiving hopper, from which it is fed by a conveyor to the screen, where various impurities and lumps of soil are separated from it. From the screen, the onion enters the drum deformer, where the dried feathers are separated from it, and then into the roller deformer, which separates the raw feathers. After thawing in the SLS-7 sorting, the onions are divided into fractions, and then the sorted onions are sent to the sorting table, where damaged or diseased onions are separated.

The quality of onions must meet the following requirements: the bulbs are ripe, healthy, whole, dry, uncontaminated, with the shape and color characteristic of the variety, with well-dried upper scales (jacket), with a well-dried thin neck, from 2 to 5 cm in length. the largest transverse diameter for varieties with an oval bulb is at least 3 cm, with other bulb shapes - 4 cm.

Growing green onions. Onions for greens (for feathers) are the main forcing crop in greenhouses (in autumn-winter, when the light is insufficient) and in early greenhouses. In this case, the leaf (feather) develops mainly due to the reserves of nutrients deposited in the juicy scales of the bulb. The best results are produced by multi-bud onions that develop many leaves. Large onions - selections from sets or small commercial onions (3-4 cm in diameter and weighing 20-30 g) are used as planting material.

To speed up germination, cut the neck of the bulb (at the shoulders) to 1/6 of the height of the bulb or soak uncut bulbs for 12-14 hours in water at a temperature of 35°.

Onions are planted in a “bridge” way (i.e., almost closely onion to onion) and covered with humus soil in a layer of up to 2 cm. The planting rate is 10-12 kg or more per 1 m2.

During onion growth, the temperature is maintained within 20-25° and 1-2 feedings are given with ammonium nitrate (60-80 g per 10 liters of water). Onions are harvested 20-30 days after planting. The yield of green onions (together with the bulb) is 15-18 and up to 20 kg per 1 m2 (in lighter times).

The quality requirements for fresh green onions are as follows: a bulb with roots and a bunch of fresh, clean leaves of green color, without wilting, yellowing, soil contamination and the presence of arrows, not damaged by agricultural pests and diseases; the length of the main mass of leaves (from the neck of the bulb) is 20 cm and above.
In early greenhouses, onions are grown as the first crop or as a compactor for cucumbers. Old greenhouse soil is used as soil (for independent cultivation), spreading it in a layer of 14-15 cm. A sample of 14-16 kg of onions is planted per frame. Readiness for harvesting occurs with early planting after 30-40 days, with later planting - after 25 days. Harvest 20-25 kg from 1 frame or more.

Suburban farms plant selected onions in greenhouses before winter (before the onset of stable frosts), covering them with a layer of humus (10 cm). The harvest of green onions with this method reaches 40-50 kg per frame and above, and harvesting begins in early May.
Onions are grown in open ground (usually in greenhouse plots), planted in early spring or before winter (covered with humus). Planted in ribbons one meter wide with a distance between ribbons of 50 cm, between rows in a ribbon - 20 cm and plants in a row - 4-6 cm. The standard for planting onions is 50-70 centners per 1 hectare. Onions are fed 1-2 times.

The earliest and highest yield of green onions is obtained by planting in winter and covering them with plastic film in early spring. Onions of 3-4 cm in size are planted in the second half of October at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other, covered with humus soil. For the winter (after the soil freezes), the plantings are covered with straw manure (15-20 cm layer). In the spring (late March - early April), snow and manure are removed from the area and film covers are installed. In May, the onions are ready for sale. Its yield is 350-450 centners per 1 ha.

Onions are also grown in film greenhouses. At the same time, in order to free up space for the next crop (cucumbers) earlier, onions are planted in the fall. Winter-planted onions give an increase of up to 200%.

It is added to salads, various dishes and eaten simply with bread. There are many varieties of this plant, and in this article we will look at such an unusual species as multi-tiered onions.

Description of the bow

The name of this plant corresponds to its unusual appearance. Instead of the inflorescences that we are accustomed to seeing in ordinary ones, aerial bulbs are formed, located on the tubular arrow in the form of “nests,” and basal bulbs. These bulbs are also sometimes called bulbs; they are covered with a tough skin on top. The plant forms links of arrows with bulbs, which are arranged in the form of levels one above the other. The length of the first arrow reaches 65-80 cm; the largest bulbs are located on it. There can be from 4 to 5 such levels. In one inflorescence, from three to ten heads grow. The leaves are pleasant to the taste and very juicy; they retain this property for a long time. Aerial and root bulbs have a more bitter taste, but they are also eaten, added to various dishes, pickled, and so on.

Peculiarities

Multi-tiered onions have good fertility, due to the fact that new arrows with bulbs grow from the center of the inflorescence, and this continues several times. The skin of the bulbs is yellow, brown or purple. It ripens faster than all the others and produces greens from March to November. It has a more developed root system compared to regular onions.

Did you know? It's no secret that everyone starts crying when cutting onions. But rarely has anyone wondered why this happens. It turns out that it contains a substance called a lachrymator. When cutting onions, this substance is released, dissolves on the membrane of the eye, and because of this, sulfuric acid is formed, which causes irritation and then tears.

Sometimes you can see small flowers on the arrows, but usually they dry out quite quickly due to the fact that they lack nutrition. Growing multi-tiered onions does not require special care, and in addition, it has good resistance to harmful microflora and various. In addition, it is a drought-resistant and frost-resistant plant. He doesn't mind temperatures of -50 °C without a lot of snow.

Landing technology

The planting material for multi-tiered onions is its aerial and underground bulbs. It is best to plant basal or aerial bulbs from the first and second tiers. The optimal time for planting them is August and September. They manage to take root well by the first frost and immediately after the snow melts they will delight you with a harvest of lush greenery. You can also use bulbs. To do this, they need to be stored in a cool, dry place without separating them and planted in seed boxes to a depth of about two centimeters from October to February. This way you will provide yourself with fresh herbs and vitamins during the cold weather.

As for the beds, the multi-tiered type prefers a light, moisture- and breathable environment. Multi-tiered onions are grown both as a plant and as a plant. Before planting, you should do well so that you can be sure of a good harvest. For annuals, add (20-30 g), (50 g) and (30 g) fertilizers to the soil. And for perennials, add about 5-7 kg of manure or humus to the soil per square meter. It is necessary to plant the bulbs in previously made and watered grooves at a distance of 15-20 cm and to a depth of 3-4 cm. It is also recommended to distribute the bulbs by size and plant each group in a separate row. Afterwards, treat the plant well so that it takes root faster.

Care

Caring for multi-tiered onions consists of a standard set of actions. Like any plant, it needs moderate loosening and weeding of the soil, as well as the removal of dry leaves during growth. As soon as the arrows appear, they must be secured to pegs so that they do not fall to the ground due to the weight of the air bulbs.

How multi-tiered onions propagate

Multi-tiered onions can only be propagated. This type of onion does not have seeds. For propagation, the largest aerial bulbs are chosen, which are usually located on the first tier. In addition, it can be propagated by dividing the bush. To do this, you need to dig up the plant, divide the underground bulbs and transplant them to another place. The planting scheme for underground bulbs is no different from aerial ones.

Beneficial features

Multi-tiered onions have the most vitamin C, which is contained in the leaves of the plant. It also contains carotene, vitamins B1, B2, PP and a large amount of sugars. In addition, it contains essential oils and a wide list of mineral salts of such chemical elements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum.

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Many gardeners consider pumpkin to be the queen of garden beds. And not only because of its size, variety of shapes and colors, but also for its excellent taste, healthy qualities and rich harvest. Pumpkin contains a large amount of carotene, iron, various vitamins and minerals. Thanks to the possibility of long-term storage, this vegetable supports our health all year round. If you decide to plant a pumpkin on your plot, you will be interested in learning how to get the largest possible harvest.

Scotch eggs - incredibly delicious! Try to prepare this dish at home, there is nothing difficult in preparation. Scotch eggs are a hard-boiled egg wrapped in minced meat, breaded in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried. For frying, you will need a frying pan with a high side, and if you have a deep fryer, then that’s just great - even less hassle. You will also need oil for frying so as not to smoke in the kitchen. Choose farm eggs for this recipe.

One of the most amazing large-flowered tubs of Dominican Cubanola fully justifies its status as a tropical miracle. Warm-loving, slow-growing, with huge and in many ways unique bells of flowers, Cubanola is a fragrant star with a complex character. It requires special conditions in the rooms. But for those who are looking for exclusive plants for their interior, a better (and more chocolatey) candidate for the role of indoor giant cannot be found.

Chickpea curry with meat is a hearty hot dish for lunch or dinner, inspired by Indian cuisine. This curry is quick to prepare but requires some prep. The chickpeas must first be soaked in plenty of cold water for several hours, preferably overnight; the water can be changed several times. It is also better to leave the meat in the marinade overnight so that it turns out juicy and tender. Then you should boil the chickpeas until tender and then prepare the curry according to the recipe.

Rhubarb cannot be found in every garden plot. It's a pity. This plant is a storehouse of vitamins and can be widely used in cooking. What is not prepared from rhubarb: soups and cabbage soup, salads, delicious jam, kvass, compotes and juices, candied fruits and marmalade, and even wine. But that's not all! The large green or red rosette of leaves of the plant, reminiscent of burdock, acts as a beautiful background for annuals. It is not surprising that rhubarb can also be seen in flower beds.

Today, the trend is to experiment with unusual combinations and non-standard colors in the garden. For example, plants with black inflorescences have become very fashionable. All black flowers are original and specific, and it is important for them to be able to select suitable partners and location. Therefore, this article will not only introduce you to an assortment of plants with slate-black inflorescences, but will also teach you the intricacies of using such mystical plants in garden design.

3 delicious sandwiches - a cucumber sandwich, a chicken sandwich, a cabbage and meat sandwich - a great idea for a quick snack or for an outdoor picnic. Just fresh vegetables, juicy chicken and cream cheese and a little seasoning. There are no onions in these sandwiches; if you wish, you can add onions marinated in balsamic vinegar to any of the sandwiches; this will not spoil the taste. Having quickly prepared snacks, all that remains is to pack a picnic basket and head to the nearest green lawn.

Depending on the varietal group, the age of seedlings suitable for planting in open ground is: for early tomatoes - 45-50 days, average ripening periods - 55-60 and late ones - at least 70 days. When planting tomato seedlings at a younger age, the period of its adaptation to new conditions is significantly extended. But success in obtaining a high-quality tomato harvest also depends on carefully following the basic rules for planting seedlings in open ground.