Onion Farmer

Onions of the Farmer variety are one of the most popular and demanded among domestic gardeners. Reviews about him are mostly positive in terms of care and taste. Its large size and ease of cultivation make the variety suitable not only for individual cultivation, but also for an industrial scale.

Onion Farmer calmly takes root in different climatic conditions, although it was originally zoned for the Central Region. It is an annual plant whose ripening times vary depending on weather and climatic nuances. The Farmer has a number of advantages that make the variety popular:

• can be grown as an annual from seed;
• the palatability of the fruit is highly appreciated;
• the nutritional value of the pulp is at a very good level;
• the variety has excellent immunity;
• the variety does not present any special difficulties in care.

As for the significant shortcomings, they have not yet been recorded.

The bulbs have the following visual characteristics:

• the average size varies from 80 to 110 g, but there are specimens reaching 200 and even 300 g;
• the husk is typical, has a yellowish brown tone;
• the flesh is white;
• the feathers have a not too pronounced wax-type bloom, their color is green.

Due to the large amount of nutrients, including vitamins and phytoncides, this variety is recommended for use during viral and colds. The pulp is firm, but juicy, the taste is pleasant, typical for onions.

The variety is early maturing, on average it takes about 3 months to ripen. But since weather conditions can affect this factor, the approximate dates will be shifted. The average rate from the emergence of seedlings to lodging of feathers is from 80 to 120 days.

This figure is quite high, but much depends on agricultural technology and climatic conditions. Average figures per hectare are 180-264 kg.

The cultivation of this type of onion requires compliance with the basic rules of agricultural technology. First of all, you need to choose the correct landing site. It should be level and sufficiently lit. The Farmer will tolerate a small shade without problems, but the area should be well ventilated. It is important to prepare the site, free it from weeds. In previous plantings, this variety grows best after potatoes, tomatoes, or any legumes. Let's consider other important points.

• The soil. Sandy loam and loam are preferred, in the first it grows more actively, in the second, the fruits get the brightest taste. Avoid clay soils. If you need to alkalize, use lime or chalk.
• Moisturizing. This procedure is carried out as needed, using warm water. The first half of the season is the most important time for quality hydration. It is important to remember to loosen the soil after each watering or rain. The amount of moisture decreases from the middle of the growing season. Watering should be reduced 21 days before harvesting, 14 days before it is stopped.
• Fertilizer. Two or three feeding procedures are enough for the entire period, but if the soil is not particularly nutritious, then you can fertilize it twice a month. Excess fertilizing damages the quality of the fruit, nitrates can accumulate in them.The first procedure is carried out with a solution of chicken manure with potassium and phosphorus additives. In the middle of the growing season, nitrogenous additives are removed. It has an excellent effect on the growth and development of the potassium humate variety.
• Collection and storage. After the new feathers stop forming and the old ones dry up, it can be concluded that the onion is ready to be harvested. The farmer is perfectly stored and transported if all conditions are met. After collecting, the roots are cut at the bottom, the feather is cut a couple of centimeters from the onion. Then, for about a week, the fruits are dried either outside, if the weather is warm, or in a room with good ventilation. Then the damaged fruits are rejected, and the crop can be sent for storage in a dry room without sudden changes in temperature. It is impossible to completely remove the husk, this reduces the shelf life.

This type of onion has good immunity, it resists many diseases well. But if you break the rules of cultivation, the following problems may arise.

• Powdery mildew. Fungal type disease, risks increase with excessive watering or rainy season. A gray-yellow bloom appears on the feather - this is the main symptom. To get rid of the disease, fungicide treatments will be required. The main thing is to follow the instructions and not delay processing. At the time of treatment, watering and feeding are stopped. Affected fruits should be collected and removed from the garden.
• Gray rot. Another fungal ailment that most often manifests itself before the harvest itself. The neck and scales are affected, and the shelf life of the fruit is reduced. To prevent the appearance of rot, fungicides can be applied from the middle of the growing season.
• Mosaic. This is a viral disease, it first affects the feather, the stem. If this trouble happened, saving the Farmer will not work, you will have to remove all the plants and destroy.
• Onion fly and moth. You can get rid of pests with the help of ammonia diluted in water. The main thing is to water the soil, avoiding getting on the feathers.