Batun onion is a perennial plant. He is able to winter in the ground without shelter. When the first rays of the sun appear, the onion-batun is the first to release its feathers. Growing from the seeds of this plant is possible even beyond the Arctic Circle.
Batun onion is not picky about care, soil fertility. It can grow even in sandy soil. If well-fed onion batun, growing from seed can contribute to the emergence of a strong, chic plant. In terms of taste, it is slightly inferior to ordinary onions. Its head is not too big, so it is more expedient to grow it for greenery. Its bulb has a cylindrical shape, turning into a false stem.
Different regions grow different onions, growing from seeds of such varieties as Maisky, April, Salad 35 gives stable results everywhere.
This culture feels good in one place up to 4 years. Gardeners sometimes use onions as a biennial plant. This is most common in the northern regions, where batun is also grown. Growing from seeds in middle regions starts from mid-June to mid-July. Such a landing gives goodshoots and guarantees excellent rooting for future wintering. This method allows you to get a large crop of green mass next year. If a batun is planted in the spring, then it is used for a turnip.
Onions, the seeds of which are located on the tape, are planted at a distance of 60x25 cm. In this case, the embedment depth is about 1 cm. If the soil is clayey, then 0.5 cm will be enough. If there is no rain for a long time, then it will take additional watering and weeding with weed removal. In order for the bulb to gain strength, it is not recommended to cut the feathers in the first year. Shoots of onion-batun in summer must be fed with mullein or mineral fertilizer.
The soil for planting this crop is being prepared in advance. But the use of chemicals is not recommended, as this plant is able to accumulate nitrates. From organic fertilizers, it is better to use humus or compost, and from mineral fertilizers - superphosphate or ammonium nitrate. It is best to sow dry seeds.
Onions from seeds in the first year after germination can get downy mildew. This disease manifests itself in the form of pale spots with a gray-purple bloom that spread throughout the stem. This disease can destroy the plant. For the prevention of the disease, it is better to use a batun as a biennial plant with a change in the landing site. Copper oxychloride is often used at the first signs of peronosporosis.
Danger can also be expected from the larvae of the onion miner. This white worm has a size of about 8 mm. The larvae develop and live inside the onion feather, feeding on its tissues. The first signs of the appearance of worms are gray spots. The onion fly, which settles in the bulb, can also cause a lot of harm. The result of this is crop spoilage and rot. The onion weevil lays its larvae inside the stem, and transparent whitish stripes appear on the greens.
