In autumn, the topic of planting onions for winter is as relevant as ever. There are a lot of varieties , but will all get accustomed to our conditions and latitudes? And which of the varieties offered by breeders are really worth it to grow them on their own plot? Below we will touch on the winter variety of onion "Troy", its advantages and features of cultivation.
Description of winter onion "Troy"
This variety is considered a novelty. Refers to early ripening varieties. In general, when a small onion grows from onion seeds in the first year, they become a planting material for the next season, these bulbs are called seedlings. And it should be noted that the winter onions of the "Troy" seok are quite successfully planted even in the spring.
According to the description of the winter onion "Troy", it is resistant to arrows, the scales are rather dense and the size of the bulbs is medium. The weight of each reaches about 90 g. The taste is moderately sharp, while the pulp contains a lot of iron and calcium, B vitamins.
It should be noted that the winter onion "Troy" perfectly resists all sorts of diseases, which greatly simplifies the work of the summer residents. The shape of the bulbs can be either round or slightly flattened.
Planting of winter onion "Troy" and care for it
For the cultivation of winter onion, the "Troy" sowing will be suitable for drainage soils, and loams if the organic materials are sufficient. For acidic soils, a lime additive is previously needed. This variety loves a lot of light. Remember that before planting the soil should at least slightly settle and compact.
As for the predecessors for the winter onion "Troy", the best will be cucumbers with tomatoes, potatoes or peppers, legumes and grains. For successful cultivation, a method with ridges is recommended. The ends of the onion will be slightly visible on the surface. You can harvest after yellowing of the foliage. From landing to the beginning of the collection takes about 75 days.