Bow Radar

Onion Radar is one of the most popular varieties among gardeners, which is characterized by high resistance to diseases and pests. It is worth considering in more detail the features, as well as the conditions and stages of its cultivation.

The Radar variety was bred by breeders from Holland. In the course of experiments, scientists were able to get a large onion with a dense fruit, which served to increase the popularity of the onion later.

Radar is a variety that is suitable for growing both in greenhouses and outdoors. Strong and dry upper scales of a golden color provide increased frost resistance of the bulb. In the absence of snow cover, the variety is able to withstand frosts down to -15 degrees, under the snow the onion will feel comfortable even at -23 degrees Celsius.

Among the features of the variety, resistance to shooting is distinguished. The bulbs are not affected by most diseases and pests, and are also unpretentious to care for.

Distinctive features of Radar:

• leaves are dark green;

• the shape of the bulb is round;

• weight - up to 95 g.

The bulbs are very dense and large in size. With proper care, it will be possible to grow a large root crop, the weight of which will be much more than the standard one.

The variety is appreciated for its excellent taste. Gardeners breed the variety in order to obtain slightly sweet bulbs, which can later be used for making salads, soups, main courses, as well as for fresh consumption.

Variety Radar belongs to a group of plants with an early maturity. On average, the bulbs are formed in 250 days from the moment the crop is planted in the ground.

The average yield reaches 159-250 centners per hectare. The maximum indicator can be achieved only if the necessary requirements for plant care are met.

Radar can be grown both by seeds and through sevok. However, most gardeners prefer the seedless method, as it is easier. Before you start planting the seed, it must be prepared.

1. Selection. Preference should be given to bulbs with a diameter of up to 1 cm. And it is also worth examining the seeds for visible defects that can worsen the survival rate and germination of the material.

2. Drying. Then, for 15-20, the bulbs for sowing are dried, laying them out in a warm place.

3. Disinfection. To strengthen the immunity of the variety and prevent the death of the plant from diseases and pests, the bulbs are soaked in saline for 4-5 minutes. After the seeds are washed with warm water.

For planting, it is necessary to prepare not only the bulbs, but also the place. 30-50 days before planting, the site should be thoroughly cleaned of debris and autumn foliage, as well as loosen the soil, and apply a complex of fertilizers. Usually, wood ash is used as the first top dressing.

It is better to plant seeds in October, when the first frosts come. Scheme.

1. First, the beds are formed, between which they recede up to 30 cm.

2. Next, on each bed, holes are dug with a depth of 4 cm.

3. The next step is to deepen the bulbs.

After the planting material is covered with soil, and the bed is leveled. At the end, the seeds are watered abundantly and mulched with leaves, hay or straw.Features of bulbs care Radar.

1. Watering. Onions are undemanding to watering, therefore, starting in May, you can add water to the soil 1-2 times a week, depending on the climatic and weather conditions of the region.

2. Top dressing. As the culture grows, it accumulates harmful substances, therefore, it is not recommended to introduce mineral compositions. As a top dressing, it is better to use organic fertilizers in the form of mullein infusion or chicken droppings. In just a season, you will need to fertilize the variety twice: the first time after removing the mulch, the second after the formation of four feathers.

3. Loosening. It helps to strengthen the immune system, and also accelerates the flow of nutrients to the roots of the bulb. It is recommended to loosen the beds after each watering.

Additionally, gardeners are advised to monitor the cleanliness of the site. This means removing weeds and other plants in a timely manner to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.

The radar is especially undemanding to the place of cultivation. The variety grows well and grows in almost all soils, regardless of their acidity or composition.

Subject to agrotechnical recommendations, onions Radar will grow healthy and large. However, with improper watering or other mistakes in agricultural technology, there is a high probability of damage to the plant by downy mildew or downy mildew. To strengthen the immunity of the plant, gardeners are advised to carry out preventive treatment with special compounds.

Gardeners speak positively about the variety, and this proves its demand in most regions of the country. The pluses of Radar include:

• large bulbs;

• undemanding to growing and care;

• early ripening;

• frost resistance.

Gardeners also love the excellent taste of onions.