Local Bessonovsky onion

Local Bessonovsky onion is a popular variety grown in many regions of the country. Suitable for planting in open ground, it is resistant to diseases and pests, as well as high yields, for which it is appreciated by gardeners.

The local Bessonovsky bow was bred back in the 19th century by peasants. Over time, the culture spread throughout the country and in the Soviet Union gave most of the harvest.

The local Bessonovsky onion belongs to a group of plants with an early ripening period. The peculiarity of the culture is that it quickly takes root and germinates in almost any conditions, therefore, onions can be grown almost throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation. In addition, the variety exhibits excellent yields.

The early ripening variety is distinguished by the rounded-flat shape of the bulbs, however, flat and round-flat specimens with an upward slope are often found. Other characteristics:

• weight - from 35 to 45 g;
• dry scales are yellow;
• the color of juicy scales is white;
• density - high.

In the nest, from 2 to 3 bulbs ripen, the composition of which contains up to 19.8% of dry matter.

Local Bessonovsky is a variety that is suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for canning, freezing and cooking various dishes. The onion is distinguished by its sharp taste, which is highly appreciated by the tasters.

The early ripening variety forms bulbs after 65-70 days. Feather lodging occurs in 55-78 days, so you should take care of harvesting in advance.

Local Bessonovsky - early ripening onion. The yield indicator reaches 1.5 kg of bulbs per 1 m2 with proper care. Failure to comply with agrotechnical recommendations will lead to loss of yield.

Local Bessonovsky onions are suitable for cultivation in different ways: through seedlings, seeds or sevkom. Gardeners give preference to the second option, since it is the simplest and cheapest. Before starting planting work, the bulbs need to be prepared. Stages:

• selection - preference is given to bulbs up to 1 cm in diameter without visible damage;
• drying - seeds are dried in a warm place for 2 days;
• disinfection - sowing bulbs are placed in a saline solution for 3-5 minutes to strengthen immunity.

Landing is carried out on previously dug up and fertilized soil. Scheme:

• 10 cm recede between the rows;
• keep 5 cm between the holes;
• the maximum hole depth is 1-1.5 cm.

At the end, the seeds are sprinkled with loose soil and watered. This is followed by leaving.

1. Watering. It is worth carefully adding water to the ground if the summer is rainy. It is better to give up watering for a while to dry out the soil. On average, during dry summers, water is applied 1-2 times a week.
2. Loosening. A mandatory procedure through which it will be possible to accelerate the flow of nutrients, as well as strengthen the immunity of vegetables. It is carried out after each watering.
3. Weeding. It is also a mandatory procedure that will prevent the spread of diseases and pests.
4. Top dressing. It is carried out 2-3 times per season. Basically, gardeners are advised to use mineral or organic compounds. At the first feeding, it is better to give preference to an ammonia solution.

Stop watering a couple of weeks before harvesting and cover the bulbs if it rains.The collection is carried out in sunny and warm weather.

The choice of a site, despite the survival rate of onions in almost any soil, should be approached carefully if a high yield is planned.

Basic tips:

• preference should be given to sunny or slightly shaded areas;
• the groundwater level must lie deep so as not to cause rotting of the roots;
• acidity should be neutral or low.

Before planting onions, the site must be loosened and fertilized abundantly.

The variety has good disease and pest resistance, although it is sometimes exposed to powdery mildew and root rot. Also, onion fly, moth and nematode often attack the plant. Several recommendations will help prevent disease and death of the plant:

• the plant can be treated with a special infusion of celandine, which is diluted in 8 liters of water per day, and then the onions are filtered and sprayed with it;
• tomato tops will protect the bulbs from onion moth invasions;
• to eliminate the risk of a culture attack by a nematode, it is worth changing the onion planting site annually;
• it is not recommended to plant seeds in a chilly summer, so that the plant is not harmed by peronosporosis.

If you find affected areas, you need to get rid of them, and treat the onion with special compounds.

Gardeners speak positively about Bessonovsky local, and this is not surprising, because the variety is still popular. Among the advantages of culture are:

• excellent taste characteristics;
• early ripening;
• unpretentious care.

Gardeners are also attracted by strong immunity and the possibility of growing onions in almost all regions of the country.