When growing vegetables, not only varietal characteristics, type or indicators of temperature and humidity, but also the region should be taken into account. Gardeners are advised to study the time frame for planting onion sets in the Urals in order to get a high yield. The weather in this region is unstable, so there are no strict deadlines.

Optimal agrotechnical conditions under which it is recommended to plant:

  • the air temperature at night does not drop below +5 degrees;
  • the soil is moist, but there is no excess water or wetlands;
  • it is heated inside to + 7-10 degrees;
  • the shadow should be small;
  • the duration of daylight hours is at least 8-10 hours.

In most cases, the lunar calendar indicates the dates in May - 10-15 days.

Onion sets

Features of landing in the Urals

Regions such as the Urals or the North-West (Leningrad region) require attention during the planting of vegetable crops, since the climatic conditions are difficult here. In order for each bulb to be of good quality, you need to choose the right variety that can withstand freezing or strong winds if necessary.

Requirements are made regarding the predecessors, the location of the site where onions will be grown:

  • a good soil option for a vegetable is sandy loam or loamy;
  • the site should be located on a hill (so that there is no stagnation of water after heavy irrigation or rain);
  • precursors that create a favorable environment for growing onions: cucumbers, cauliflower, white cabbage, radish;
  • for feeding, substances such as urea (the initial stage of the growing season), potassium permanganate solution are used;
  • the acidity of fertile soil should be neutral.

In the fall, you need to add humus, dig up the ground. Fertilizers will need 5 kg for each 1 m². If late planting is carried out (from May 20), then the yield drops. In order for the onion to be large, regular watering is necessary. The main condition here is not to create swampiness, so that decay does not happen.

An important condition! For good growth and development of onions, it is required that the topsoil during planting be loose (depth - up to 30 cm).

How and when to plant onion sets

The sowing year begins in the Urals, when the land warms up inside to + 5-7 degrees, the northwest requires similar indicators. The optimal time is the first May decade. Proper planting assumes that the ground selected for the bow will be dug up beforehand to make the soil light and provide an adequate supply of oxygen. The digging depth should be 15 cm.

The beds should be 0.8-1 meter wide, 10 cm high - on light types of soils and 15-20 cm - if the ground is heavy. When clay predominates, ridges are required, excess sand in the soil indicates grooves must be created.

It is necessary that before placing the seed in the soil, it warms up well. For this purpose, the selected area (beds) must be covered with a black film. Then the existing planting material (set) must be sorted out in order to get rid of rotting bulbs and damaged specimens. This is then sorted by size.

Attention! In the event that the planting material was stored at a room temperature of + 18-20 degrees, then it will not need additional heating before planting.When the temperature readings are lower, then you will need to put the prepared set 7 days closer to the heaters (the temperature should be set at 30-35 degrees).

An effective popular way of warming up is to pour the seed into a container with warm water (its temperature should not exceed 65 degrees) for 2-3 minutes. Then take out the set and move it to a container with cold water (30 degrees). You will also need to lay out the onions to dry, then cut off the dry necks - this will speed up the process of germination and development of the vegetable.

The next preparatory moment: the set should be placed in water (25-28 degrees) for 10 hours. You can also use slurry for this purpose. Planting onion sets in the Urals suggests that the material must first be disinfected: the bulbs are placed in a potassium permanganate solution for 5 minutes. At the end of the preparatory measures, the seedlings should be doused with cold running water.

The sowing year begins in the Urals, when the earth warms up inside to + 5-7 degrees

The next step is planting and grooming. It is necessary to maintain a distance of 20 cm between the beds and 20 cm between the rows. Prepared bulbs should not be planted deep in the ground as they need to grow upward.

Attention! In the case of deep planting, the onion will grow in an arrow.

In some cases, it is recommended to do mixed plantings: onions and carrots on the same bed, since then natural protection from pests (onion flies) will be provided. Leaving within 2 weeks after planting assumes that watering will be carried out, and this stage will also need to be followed when seedlings appear (within 14 days). The formation and development of the root system and leaves occurs, moisture allows the delivery of the required amount of nutrients.

After 21 days have passed after germination, the intensity of watering must be reduced, since the bulbs will begin to develop, excess water will slow down this process or cause rotting. If arrows appear, they must be removed immediately so as not to reduce the amount of nutrients. This should be done when thickenings appear, otherwise the arrows will reappear. If they managed to germinate, but there was no removal, then the likelihood of the development of decay processes increases.

Also, care involves weeding and fertilizing. During planting, compost must be placed in the prepared furrows, after germination, mulching is carried out. You can water it not only with ordinary water, but also with a solution of organic components or special bionasto.

Onions are harvested when new leaves stop appearing. They also indicate the readiness of the vegetable to dig up drooping leaves (they lie on the garden bed). It is recommended to harvest in dry weather to dry the bulbs faster. Then, within 2-3 weeks, onions need to be dried in a well-ventilated, but protected from humidity, room (barn, balcony).

Consider! The crop should not be overdried, since bare specimens will be worse stored.

It is necessary to leave the neck 2-3 cm, remove the root system completely. In the event that an arrow has grown before collection, it is recommended not to leave this bow for long-term storage (you can use it for blanks). Onions suitable for storage should be placed in a cool and dry place (winter-spring period). If the vegetable will be stored in a room, then you need to choose a dark place for it. Ventilation of the room in this case is mandatory.

Attention! If the room is too humid, the onions will quickly rot, if too warm, dry out.

The best varieties for planting

To get a good harvest, you need to know not only when to plant onions in the Urals, but also which variety will show the best germination. In the difficult natural conditions of this region, not all of them will be able to germinate and form, therefore, experienced gardeners recommend using one of the following options:

  • Variety Family - ideal for growing in the Urals, as it is characterized by increased germination. It is unpretentious to weather conditions. It can be planted in Flax. region A distinctive feature is that the bulbs are small, they are formed in 4-10 pieces, forming nests. The total weight is on average 250 g;
  • Centurion - turnip bulbs, rounded, slightly elongated. Weight - 90-150 g. Yield indicators are high - up to 4 kg per 1 m². It belongs to the early varieties that can withstand light frosts (up to -4 degrees). Shows good storage - does not deteriorate and does not rot if all norms are observed for six months;
  • Moldavian - is a mid-season variety. Distinctive features - good keeping quality, high yield. The shape of the bulb is round (may be slightly flat). Weight - on average 100 g. Collection period - 110 days after planting;
  • Red Baron is a variety of sweet lettuce red onions. The color of the vegetable is purple, the weight of the bulb is 90 g. The taste is soft, good yield. Stores well in winter.

If the planting site is the Southern Urals, then such varieties will also grow well as:

  • Timiryazevsky - small bulbs (50-70 g). The variety is early maturing, well stored. The taste is medium in sharpness;
  • Myachikovskiy 300 is an early ripening variety. Bulb weight - 90-110 g. The taste is pronounced. The shape is flat. Good storage, high productivity;
  • Buran is a late variety, large rounded bulbs. Weight is 100-110 g. The recommended cultivation method is a cycle of 2 seasons.

Council. If you follow all the recommendations for planting and agricultural technology, then the crop can be harvested using other varieties.

Conditions for landing

The correct planting of onions in the Urals, the timing of which is determined by temperature indicators in the night period not lower than +5 degrees, suggests that other agrotechnical conditions will be taken into account.

It is forbidden to plant onion sets in poorly heated ground

Since the weather in the region is unstable, it is very difficult to name specific dates that will be used as determinants from season to season. One of the main conditions is warm nights for 4-5 days. On average, it is recommended to choose one of the days in the first ten days of May. The best time for planting is in the morning (9-11 hours, not too early). It is advisable to choose a day when there will be no wind or heavy rainfall.

Important! It is forbidden to plant onion sets in poorly heated ground.

Growing is determined by the growing season. It differs between varieties, so you should be more careful about the selection of onions. The early ones have a growing season of 90 days, the middle ones in maturity - 110 days, the late varieties - 120 days.

One of the main conditions for landing is the choice of location. The site for the formation of beds should not be located in a shady area or in a lowland. Optimum conditions are a hill with good lighting. Light shading by fruit trees is allowed.

Fertile soil should be neutral in acidity. Optimal types of soil on which onions grow and develop quickly:

  • loamy;
  • sandy loam.

Early autumn is a good time for top dressing (humus is introduced before planting before winter). Among the predecessors, radish is considered good. Feature - in order for the yield indicators to always remain high, you need to change the plots every season.

Unwanted precursors for onions:

  • carrot;
  • radish;
  • celery;
  • various greens.

For proper soil preparation, timely fertilization and feeding should be carried out. If planting is carried out in the spring, then it is best to dig the ground to a depth of 15 cm.

Recommendations of experienced gardeners

Experienced gardeners will tell you when to plant onion sets for a good harvest in the spring in the Urals. There are certain rules about collection times. In this region, it is customary to clean on August 1-15. In the event that the feathers of the onion have become yellowish and bent to the ground, you can safely collect the onion.

Experienced gardeners recommend that you completely stop watering 14 days before harvesting in order to reduce the drying time of the bulbs. For cleaning, you need to choose a dry but windy day (the natural drying process is accelerated). It is best to dig the onions out of the ground with a pitchfork, but being careful not to damage the vegetable. You need to lay vegetables to dry with uncut feathers. The root system must be removed very carefully, try not to damage the bulb directly, since the shelf life depends on this - the damaged specimen is stored less.

In this region, it is customary to clean on August 1-15

Feathers must also be trimmed, leaving 2-3 cm each. The bulbs prepared for storage must be transferred to wooden boxes or nets. Ideal temperature conditions for long-term (winter) storage are +10 degrees, additional recommendations are a dry and ventilated room.

Planting vegetables requires attention. In the case of the Urals, it is important to remember that the weather conditions here are more severe than in the center of the country or in the southern part of it. That is why the basic description of agrotechnical measures requires amendments in terms of timing. The varietal variety chosen for planting should be planted no later than May 20, since the active harvesting process ends on August 15.

You also need to remember that sowing onions is required in warm soil, since in cold soil it will not be able to develop. It is recommended to choose the number for planting, taking into account the fact that there should be no wind or rain on this day. The popular omen for the weather is not the main way to determine the optimal time for performing agrotechnical measures. It is important to follow the storage rules: bulbs love coolness and dryness. If you follow all the recommendations, then the harvested crop will be perfectly stored all winter.