Bow Troy

Troy onion is a unique variety with excellent taste characteristics and high yields. Also, gardeners appreciate the plant for its resistance to most pests and diseases, quick survival even in harsh conditions.

The variety was brought out by breeders from Holland not so long ago, but the Troy onion has already gained popularity among gardeners. Today the culture is grown in many regions of the country.

The Troy Dutch onion is suitable for both autumn and spring plantings in open ground. Among the features of the culture, the early ripening period and the absence of shooting are distinguished, which gardeners also consider a plus. Onions give a bountiful harvest subject to agrotechnical recommendations, practically do not get sick and are not attacked by pests.

The onion hybrid is a fast ripening variety with the following characteristics:

• height - up to 0.5 m;
• feather - dark green with a slight waxy bloom;
• bulbs weight - up to 80 g;
• the husk is light brown;
• the color inside is greenish-white.

Onions of medium thickness have a neck and an excellent keeping quality, which makes it possible to transport the crop to other regions.

Troy has a semi-sharp taste, rated 4.7 points out of 5 by the tasters. The maximum dry matter content in the composition reaches 14.5%. Onions are suitable for fresh consumption, and are also used for preparing various dishes, stewing and preserving.

The variety belongs to a group of plants with an early ripening period. Bulbs are formed in 60-75 days from the moment of planting in the ground.

The maximum yield indicator, subject to agrotechnical recommendations, is 323 centners of bulbs per hectare.

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. Stages:

• selection - preference is given to bulbs up to 1 cm in diameter, without visible deformations in the form of cracks, diseases or other damage;
• drying - the bulbs are dried within 2 days, preventing rotting of the planting material;
• disinfection - the dried material is placed in a saline solution for 3-5 minutes.

Simultaneously with the preparation of the planting material, loosening and fertilization of the soil is carried out. The best time to plant seedlings in open ground is the end of May.

Landing scheme:

• between the heads maintain a distance of 10 cm from each other;
• between the rows they recede up to 15-25 cm;
• the maximum immersion depth of the bulb is 2 cm.

Before planting, you should dig furrows up to 4 cm deep, on the bottom of which it is recommended to pour a layer of sand to drain moisture. When the seed is planted, it is covered with loose soil and humus, pouring a small amount of warm water.

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

1. Watering. The culture loves water, but it is not necessary to overmoisten the soil, otherwise there is a high probability of rotting of the root system. On average, watering onions is recommended 1-2 times a week, taking into account climatic and weather conditions.
2. Loosening and weeding. Two mandatory procedures that you should start immediately after watering. With their help, it will be possible to prevent the spread of diseases and pests, as well as accelerate the flow of nutrients to the roots of the plant.
3. Top dressing.On average, the soil is fertilized 2-3 times per season, using mainly organic compounds in the spring and mineral supplements in the summer.

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

Troy takes root in almost any soil. But to increase the yield indicator, it is worth taking into account several recommendations for choosing a location:

• the site must be fertile;
• it is better to give preference to sunny and calm places;
• the groundwater level must be low, otherwise there is a high probability of rotting of the root system.

In addition, before planting the bulbs, it is recommended to thoroughly loosen the soil in order to saturate it with oxygen, and fertilize the soil abundantly with organic matter.

Troy onions are highly resistant to most pests and diseases due to the fact that they are a hybrid. However, improper plant care can lead to the rapid death of the crop. To prevent this, it is recommended to treat the onion with special fungicidal agents that scare away insects and strengthen the plant's immunity.

Onion Troy is a popular variety among gardeners, among the advantages of which are:

• high productivity;
• large bulbs;
• unpretentious care;
• fast survival rate.

Excellent taste makes it possible to prepare unusual dishes, which is also noted in the reviews.