Onion is one of the most common crops that growers try to grow. Many of those who first started planting vegetables, asks: what should we dunk onions before planting?
What to soak onions before planting in the spring?
Cultivation of onions is carried out in two stages:
- Cultivation of onion seeds.
- Planting the sowing for the next year and growing bulbs from it suitable for use in food.
Many beginners gardeners are interested in: is it necessary to soak the onion before planting? When answering this question, the points of view are divided. Some experienced summer residents recommend to make soak, others believe that you can do without it. In their opinion, in order for sprouts to appear faster, the upper part of the bulb should be cut with a knife before planting. It is important to cut only the tip, and do not cut too much.
Ogorodniki, who believe that soaking before planting will promote better onion germination, use various solutions for this process.
In which solution to soak onions before planting?
Experienced field guides use a variety of methods for preparing onions, one of which is soaking in plain water, the temperature of which should be + 40-50 ° C. The bulbs are kept in it for 5-10 minutes. This procedure will allow the disinfection of the seed material. In addition, use a solution for soaking onions before planting, for example:
- A solution of ammonium nitrate . To obtain it, 70 liters of water, heated to + 40-50 ° C, are taken a teaspoon of saltpeter. Bulbs are kept in solution for about 15 minutes. The procedure will not only help to disinfect the onion, but will also accelerate the appearance of the root mass.
- Manganese solution . Onions are placed in a weak solution (manganese dissolved in cold water) for 15 minutes.
- Solution of the drug Epin-Extra . One capsule is poured into warmed water, the onion is soaked for 10-15 minutes.
- Solution of copper sulfate . There are two options for its preparation. The first way is to dissolve 1 teaspoon of the product in a bucket of water and leave the onion for 2 days, then rinse with running water.
This will prevent the appearance of the fungus and protect the plant from pests. The second option is to make a hot antiseptic bath with vitriol . In hot water, having a temperature of 60 ° C, a remedy is diluted to the eye to make the liquid appear bluish. In it, dip the onions for 1-2 minutes, and then rinse with cool water. Then the bulbs are left for 5-6 hours, so that they are impregnated. After that they are ready to plant.
To improve the quality of your crop, it is recommended to choose a suitable solution for soaking onions before planting and to conduct the process.