Banana giant onion

A huge number of varietal crops have now been created for capricious gardeners. Banana giant onion is remarkable in this regard. We will tell you about its characteristics and positive qualities below.

Onions of this variety are also called shallots. This vegetable crop originated in the Mediterranean. Gradually, it became widespread on the territory of Russia. The vegetable has not lost its varietal characteristics, and if agricultural technology is followed, vegetable growers can achieve impressive results. Breeders created the variety as a hybrid of garlic and bulbous crops.

The name appeared due to the similarity with the famous fruit. But the hallmark of the Banana Giant shallots is its frost resistance.

The culture does not contain certain volatile compounds, therefore it does not have a pungent odor, does not cause lacrimation.

A turnip of a ripe vegetable of slightly elongated size. The scales have a golden hue and the insides are white. The feathers reach a length of 35 centimeters.

It grows as a whole family or nests. Moreover, in each family, up to 10 full-fledged bulbs can ripen. It is worth remembering that the larger the number of turnips, the smaller they are.

The taste of the vegetable is sweetish without a pungent odor. The glycemic index is 15 units. The calorie content of the product increases significantly in dried form - up to 350 calories, and fresh - up to 70 calories. The bulbous culture has a slightly elongated shape, up to 10 centimeters high and up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter.

Has a delicate golden hue. The average weight of a turnip is 70-170 grams.

Due to its sweet taste characteristics, abundant juiciness, the Banana Giant is used in cooking for the preparation of all kinds of dishes, including canning. It is also used in raw salads. It goes well as a green dressing.

The variety contains a huge amount of nutrients. Among them are phytoncides, minerals, carotenoids, vitamins, saturated and phenolic acids, essential oils. It is most often used as a prophylaxis for colds, cardiovascular diseases, vision problems and manifestations of atherosclerosis. Shallot is widely used in cosmetology: for acne, various types of suppuration, to improve the composition of the hair. But it is worth remembering that any self-medication is unacceptable, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

Multi-nested onions The banana giant has an early ripening period. After about 2.5 months, you can eat a juicy turnip. It is a winter-hardy and frost-hardy variety that is excellent for sowing before winter.

On average, a full-fledged mother turnip is capable of producing up to 2-plus kilograms of harvest.

After the appearance of the variety, it was grown in Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula, in India and Egypt. But gradually the culture spread to the Far East, the Caucasus, and neighboring countries.

It is an ultra-frost-resistant variety. But mainly it is planted in the spring, at the very moment when the soil is warmed up. For example, when planted in late March - early April, a full harvest can already be obtained in May (greens), and a turnip in June.

It is best to plant with sevkom: this way you can get a harvest faster. And seed material for planting is not used every year: only to update the varietal composition.

Shallot care The banana giant fits into the same standard framework as the regular onion care. Watering is necessary only during severe drought, because the variety does not like abundant watering. But it is not difficult to calculate watering: 15 liters of water per square meter.

Do not forget about weeding: you need to remove the weeds as they germinate.

Attention! Loosening of the upper layers of the soil is considered a mandatory measure: the better the air exchange, the larger the bulbous nest.

Fertilizing twice a season is sufficient. The first time after germination: a mixture of mullein in proportions of 1: 10 is applied at the rate of one square meter, a bucket of the mixture. Sometimes ammonium nitrate with superphosphate is used. When forming a turnip, superphosphate and potassium chloride are added in the same proportions.

Before planting, it is recommended to dig the soil mixture onto the bayonet of a shovel, add up to 4 kilograms of humus per square meter. If the planting is planned for the spring time, then superphosphate, ammonium nitrate and potassium chloride are additionally added, 15 grams each for the same square meter.

The culture should be transplanted every 4 years. It is better to plant an onion when it is 5 centimeters deep and a distance of at least 70 centimeters must be observed between the bulbs.

When planting, the sequence of vegetable crops is observed. It is best to sow after tomatoes, cucumbers, legumes, after potatoes. As for the neighbors, carrots are considered the best partner, it is she who is able to scare off all pests.

It is better to store in a well-dried form in a dry place. Recommended to be kept suspended in pigtails or small nets for air circulation.

The soil composition should be enriched, neutral and loose. The optimum acidity is 6.5-7. If the acidity is increased, then it is diluted with dolomite flour or ash. You can increase the acidic properties by adding humus or peat.

Shallots Banana giant tolerates a variety of climatic conditions: drought, humidity, frost.It is only necessary to monitor the appearance of the vegetable, if necessary, use chemical preparations.

If the summer is cool or too humid, then parasites or fungal diseases can attack the onions. It is optimal at this moment to use formulations such as "Maxim" or "Mikosan". Saline is effective for onion flies, aphids, or nematodes.

Many vegetable growers note the excellent taste of onions and their optimal size. At the same time, some summer residents argue that, despite the early ripening period, onions are perfectly stored until the New Year holidays, and are not subject to decay. Also, onions are good for cooking many dishes, and their green feathers are very juicy.

Banana giant onion is perfect for growing in many regions of the Russian Federation. Most summer residents and gardeners fell in love with this variety for its excellent taste characteristics and a variety of uses in dishes.