Danilovsky onion 301

Along with the classic onion varieties, many vegetable growers and farmers grow red onion varieties that are easy to care for, adapt quickly and give good yields. A striking representative of this category is the mid-season onion Danilovsky 301, bred more than half a century ago.

Onion Danilovsky 301 is a vegetable crop with a long history, which was created by a group of breeders of the Federal Research Center of Vegetable Growing in 1947. The parent form of this variety is Danilovsky onion. 3 years later (in 1950), this species was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation. The onion has been adapted for cultivation in three regions - North-West, Central and Volgo-Vyatka. The vegetable is cultivated mainly in open ground. In recent years, the geography of the growth of culture has significantly expanded to the Urals, the territory of Siberia and the Far East. In addition, the variety has gained popularity among vegetable growers and farmers in the Baltics, Moldova and Ukraine.

Danilovsky 301 is a compact plant with a semi-spreading rosette. Onion feathers are characterized by a uniform rich green color, light waxy bloom and medium thickening. During the growing season, 2-3 arrows 130-140 cm high are formed.The plant feathers grow up to 35-45 cm in height.

Onions are characterized by an attractive appearance, ripening even and neat. The variety belongs to large-fruited varieties. The average weight of the bulbs is 78-155 grams. The shape of the vegetable is flat or round-flat. The surface of the root crop is smooth and glossy, consisting of tight-fitting dry scales of a dark red color with a purple tint. The onion pulp is pale lilac, light purple or lilac in color. The density of root crops is high. In structure, the onion is medium-sized, consisting of 2-3 onions.

The dug vegetables are quite transportable, and can also be stored for some time without losing their taste and marketability. For storage, a breathable container is required, as well as the correct temperature regime + 1 ... 4 degrees. Experienced vegetable growers will be able to extend the keeping quality of vegetables up to 7-8 months, but in most cases the harvest is stored for 2-3 months.

Danilovsky 301 is famous for its excellent taste. Lilac flesh has a fleshy, dense, juicy, slightly crunchy texture. The vegetable has a balanced taste - semi-sharp, with noticeable sweetish notes. The bulbs have no stinginess. Onion pulp contains an increased amount of vitamins of group B, PP, C, micro / macroelements (magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iodine), amino acids and fatty acids.

Dug up onions have a wide range of uses in cooking - the vegetable is eaten fresh, added to vegetable salads, in cold and hot dishes, pickled, used in canning, and the variety is ideal for barbecue.

This onion species belongs to the mid-season category. From the moment of emergence of seedlings until the complete ripening of the bulbs in the garden, it takes 90-100 days.It takes 76-115 days to grow a set. You can start digging onions from mid-August. Usually, yellowed and bent to the ground feathers speak about the full maturity of vegetables on the ridge.

The productivity of this variety is average. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, then from 1 m2 you can collect up to 2.3-2.5 kg of juicy specimens. On an industrial scale (when planting seedlings), an average of 123-333 centners can be grown per hectare. The maximum yield was recorded at 7-7.6 kg / m2

Planting dates depend on the characteristics of the climate of the growing region. Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out in March, and the transplant of mature bushes to the garden ridge is performed from the end of April to mid-May. The optimal temperature regime for transplanting is + 7 ... 10 degrees. Planting onion sets, as a rule, is carried out closer to mid-May.

The vegetable is cultivated mainly by seedlings or seedlings. Before sowing, the seeds are carefully sorted, disinfected and treated with a growth stimulant. In the prepared substrate, sowing is carried out to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. To accelerate the germination and development of plants, it is recommended to ensure the greenhouse effect using film or glass, as well as the correct temperature regime. A transplant to a permanent place of growth is carried out after 2 months.

Onion sets are planted in May. Previously, the bulbs are sorted out, examined for defects and foreign odors, and heat treatment is carried out for 5-7 hours at a temperature of +45 degrees. For planting, a special scheme is used - 7 / 10x15 cm.

The agricultural technology of a vegetable consists of standard measures: watering every 10 days at the root (the first month is watered a little more often), fertilizing three times per season (mineral and organic fertilizing), weeding row spacings and loosening the soil after each watering, prevention of diseases and insect infestations.

In addition, it is recommended to carry out light mulching using straw, hay or sawdust, which inhibits the growth of weeds. Watering should be completely stopped 3 weeks before harvesting, which will enable the specimens to gain weight, and also increase keeping quality. The culture reacts quite well to phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.

The variety has no special requirements for the structure and quality of the soil. The soil should be fertile, loose, light, with good air permeability. In addition, the soil should not be acidic and waterlogged. Nutritious loams or sandy loams with a good drainage system are considered optimal for Danilovsky 301 onions.

The variety is stress-resistant - the vegetable crop easily tolerates prolonged heat, sudden temperature changes, and light shade. For growing onions, it is recommended to select a peeled, leveled and sunny area, where it is warm, light, and there is protection from drafts.Landing in low areas where there is excessive dampness is not recommended.

Onion immunity is average, so you should not forget about prevention and compliance with agrotechnical recommendations, because it is a violation of care that can provoke a number of fungal diseases. Often, the culture suffers from downy mildew and rot, which will help to get rid of fungicide treatments.

Among the insects attacking onion plantings, the onion fly is the most dangerous. Insecticides are effective in pest control. If onions are grown for greens, then the use of chemicals is prohibited. In this case, it is recommended to use infusion of tobacco dust, decoctions of potato or tomato tops, solutions of laundry soap, edible salt.