Many gardeners grow onions from sets purchased on trading floors. Of course, it is simpler, but it is unlikely to be more profitable and economical. After all, the cost of planting material increases every year. To make growing onions beneficial, enjoyable and profitable, it is recommended to master the technology of growing from seeds.
5 Benefits of Seed Onions
This planting method has the following advantages:
- Budget savings. Seeds are easier to save until spring than sets, and their cost is much lower.
- It is much easier to obtain a bountiful harvest, since proper preparation of seeds before sowing will prevent the vegetable from becoming sick.
- Arrows will not appear, like with sets that are stored incorrectly.
- You can choose any variety - the range of seeds is much wider than the types of sets.
- Sowing occurs according to a pattern that ensures proper distribution of moisture and nutrients.
Preparation before sowing
Any seeds must be sorted, regardless of where they were purchased. To select unsuitable ones, pour them into a jar and fill with salted water for 10 minutes. After this, the water with the seeds must be shaken. The seeds that appear on the surface are thrown away, and the remaining ones are dried for further use.
Then heat treatment is carried out. It is necessary for disinfection, as well as activation before planting. To do this, place it in hot water for 4 minutes.After this, immerse in cold water for the same amount of time. Changing the temperature regime is necessary for high-quality processing and a good result.
How to sow seeds
The width of the bed is 90 cm. 5 cm are retreated on each side and three furrows are placed inside, leaving 4 cm between them. The grains should be at least 1 cm apart. The soil is leveled and watered. At least 1.5 liters of water are needed for each meter of land.
The grains should be planted 1.5 cm deep. Then you need to monitor whether some of them will go up with their roots. Such grains must be removed.
Soil preparation
High-quality soil preparation is important for a good result. Loamy soil is preferable, into which organic and mineral fertilizers must be introduced. The beds must be cultivated in a place where there is a lot of sunlight. The soil should be well warmed up, the shade is not suitable for this.
It is recommended to sow in the beds where tomatoes or zucchini previously grew. These vegetables saturate the soil with nitrogen, which allows you to get a rich harvest. Take care of the soil for onions when summer ends. The soil is loosened and fertilized.
Growing onions from seeds is simple, convenient and profitable. No special care conditions are required. The most important thing is to follow simple recommendations, water regularly and take into account the temperature regime.
