Bow Globe

Globus onion is a variety resistant to most diseases and pests, which also attracts gardeners with high yields and excellent taste. It is worth understanding the main characteristics of the variety, as well as the methods of growing the crop.

The Globus variety was bred with the participation of breeders from Ukraine. After passing the necessary tests, the bow was entered in the State Register and quickly spread throughout the regions of Russia. Today it is one of the most sought-after varieties in the country.

The globe is grown primarily as an annual vegetable, using seeds or sets for planting. The seedling method is used less often, since the bulbs take root in almost any conditions, which makes it possible to grow onions in most regions of the country.

The variety easily tolerates heat and cold, and is also undemanding to the quality of the soil. The main characteristics of the bulbs:

• shape - rounded;

• average weight - 70-90 g;

• the color of dry scales is yellow with a brown tint;

• the color of juicy scales is white;

• density - high.

The bulbs are distinguished by a high keeping rate, which allows vegetables to be transported over long distances. This quality is appreciated by gardeners who grow onions in large quantities.

Tasters note the semi-sharp taste of the Globus onion. The vegetable is suitable both for fresh consumption and for preparing salads, soups and other dishes. And also the bulbs are used for canning.

The Globus variety belongs to a group of plants with a mid-season yield. On average, the bulbs are formed in 110-120 days from the moment the seeds are planted in the ground.

The average yield reaches 173-420 centners per hectare. Compliance with agrotechnical recommendations will increase yields and improve the quality of fruits.

Sowing onions is carried out taking into account a number of features and, first of all, take care of the preparation of the planting material.

1. Selection. Preference should be given to whole specimens up to 1 cm in diameter. It is important to inspect the bulbs for cracks and other types of deformation in order to exclude such specimens.

2. Drying. Within 2 days, the bulbs are dried to prevent rotting of the planting material.

3. Disinfection. Before sowing, the finished material must be soaked in saline for 5 minutes. And you can also use a special drug.

The culture is planted both by seeds and through a sowing. The first option involves moving the seeds into a damp cloth to allow them to germinate and only then to plant them in open ground. Simultaneously with the preparation of seeds, loosening and fertilization of the soil is carried out in the selected area. The best time to transplant seedlings into open ground is the end of May.

Landing scheme.

1. A distance of 10 cm is maintained between the heads.

2. Up to 20 cm recede between the rows.

3. The maximum immersion depth of the bulb is 3-5 cm.

In addition, it is recommended to pour a layer of sand or other drainage at the bottom of each hole to prevent rotting of the bulbs in case of heavy rains or excessive watering. When the seeds or seedlings are planted, they are covered with loose soil and humus, sprinkled with a small amount of warm water.

Then it remains to take care of the care of the plant. Basic moments.

1. Watering.The culture prefers moderate watering. The water norm is 4-6 liters per 1 m2. It is recommended to water the onions 1-2 times a week, making sure that the soil is not waterlogged. In the rainy season, watering can be avoided, and during drought, the amount of liquid applied can be increased.

2. Loosening and weeding. Two mandatory procedures with which it will be possible to accelerate the growth of vegetables and make the immune system stronger. Loosening saturates the soil with oxygen and accelerates the flow of nutrients to the roots of the bulbs, and weeding prevents the spread of diseases and pests. It is better to start the procedures after watering.

3. Top dressing. On average, onions are fertilized 3 times per season. The first time feeding is performed 3 weeks after germination, giving preference to organic compounds. Then the plant is fed during the period of active growth, using complex fertilizers. The third stage is a month before harvesting. In this case, it is recommended to fertilize with compounds containing phosphorus and potassium.

Watering should be stopped 2 weeks before harvest to prevent the bulbs from rotting.

Onions Globus should be planted in fertile soils, despite the high survival rate of the culture in almost any conditions. Recommendations for choosing a site:

• it is better to give preference to sunny and calm places;

• the groundwater level must be low, otherwise the likelihood of rotting onions is high;

• the acidity index should be neutral.

Before planting, it is recommended to thoroughly loosen and fertilize the site.

The variety rarely gets sick and copes well with the attacks of fusarium, powdery mildew and various pests. However, with improper care, the likelihood of rotting culture is high. Preventive treatments, as well as disinfection of onions at the stage of seed preparation, will help prevent this.