Cupid's bow

Cupid's bow
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Holland
  • Name synonyms: Cupido
  • Year of approval: 2015
  • Ripening terms: mid-early
  • Bulb weight, g: 90-120
  • The form: rounded
  • Dry scales: brown with a yellowish tinge
  • Coloring juicy scales: white with a greenish tint
  • Density: dense
  • Taste: semi-sharp
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When choosing onion sets for planting in a garden ridge, many vegetable growers prefer to choose exactly Dutch breeding hybrids, since they are characterized by high endurance and unpretentious care. In addition, Dutch onions taste great. These include the mid-early Cupido hybrid.

Breeding history

The Cupido onion is a first generation hybrid bred by breeders of the Dutch agricultural company Nickerson Zwaan B. V. in 2011. After a series of tests in 2015, the vegetable crop was added to the State Register of approved for use on the territory of the Russian Federation. Onions are cultivated in small garden beds, in farm fields, as well as in greenhouse structures. The culture is maximally productive, growing in the Central Black Earth, Far Eastern, Central and Lower Volga regions. In addition, onions are massively grown in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus.

Description of the variety

The Dutch onion is a compact plant with beautiful erect feathers of bright green color. Feathers are extended to a height of 30-40 cm. The density of feathers is moderate. During the growing season, arrowing is practically not observed. A powerful root system is considered a characteristic feature of the culture.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and bulbs

The bow with the beautiful name Cupido is famous for its attractive appearance. Specimens ripen neat and aligned, so the hybrid is often grown on an industrial scale. The variety belongs to large-fruited. The average weight of the bulbs is 90-120, sometimes 150 grams. The shape of the bulb is correct - round or oval, with a perfectly smooth surface and a noticeably elongated neck. The skin of the vegetable is thin, consisting of dry scales of a brown-yellow hue, sometimes straw-colored. Onion pulp is snow-white-greenish, endowed with high density. The structure of the bulb is medium-sized, since it consists of two bulbs.

Due to the tight fit of the peel to the fruit, its strength, the vegetable tolerates transportation well, and can also be stored in a cool place for a long period. It is necessary to store the dug out onions in a dry basement / cellar at a temperature of + 5 ... 7 degrees. As a rule, a vegetable is stored for 6-8 months, which is very rare for medium-early hybrids.

Purpose and taste

Cupido is famous for its excellent taste. The snow-white pulp with greenish veins is endowed with a juicy, tender and fleshy consistency. The onion has a classic taste - light pungency goes well with pleasant sweetness. The huge advantage of this hybrid is the composition of the pulp, in which the increased content of essential oils, phytoncides, trace elements, sugar, mineral salts and vitamins C, PP, B.

The dug vegetables are widely used in cooking - they eat fresh onions, add them to cold and hot dishes, pickle, use for canning, and the hybrid is ideal for winter harvesting.

Maturation

This onion species represents a class of medium early varieties. From the mass emergence of seedlings to full maturation of the bulbs, 75-85 days pass. The period from full germination to lodging of feathers is slightly shorter - 77-81 days. Onions can be harvested in the second half of July, and mass harvesting occurs at the end of July - mid-August. As soon as a third of the tops is laid, the onions can be dug up.

Yield

The productivity of the hybrid is excellent.In a favorable environment and with proper agricultural technology, an average of 266-355 centners of juicy and aromatic bulbs can be dug out from 1 hectare. Growing onions in a garden ridge, you can get about 4 kg per 1 m2. The maximum yield was 604 c / ha.

Planting dates with seeds, seedlings and seedlings

The timing of planting onions directly depends on the climatic features of the region. Planting seedlings in open ground is carried out during a period of stable heat - from the first days to the end of May. Sevok is planted before winter in the following periods - 2-3 weeks before the first cold weather, or in early spring, after the end of the frost.

Growing and care

This hybrid is grown in a biennial culture. In the first year, seedlings and green feathers are grown from seeds. In the second year, sevok is cultivated on a turnip. When planting by seed, it is worth following the basic rules - do not bury the seeds in the grooves by more than 1-1.5 cm, observe the distance between plantings of 5-8 cm, and also provide a greenhouse effect, which will accelerate germination.

When growing with seedlings, it is necessary to select high-quality planting material. The bulbs should be small, firm, dry, uniform and free from unpleasant odors. Sevok is planted on garden ridges, usually in mid-May. First, grooves are made 5 cm deep. For winter sowing, grooves are prepared deeper - 8-10 cm. The correct scheme for planting is 20x10 cm (this scheme is suitable for seedlings of seedlings). Good precursors for onions are courgettes, potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, cabbage, spinach, and radish.

Agrotechnology of onions is standard - watering as the upper soil layer dries up (during a drought period, watering is carried out 1 time in 2-3 weeks), several dressings in conditions of depleted soils (potassium salt and ammonium nitrate), obligatory weekly weeding and loosening to a depth of 4 -6 cm, prevention of viruses and insect infestations.

According to experienced growers, laying a light layer of mulch from sawdust and cut grass will help to curb the growth of weeds. It is recommended to stop watering a month before harvesting onions.

Since the onion is an unpretentious and cold-resistant plant, it can be planted both in spring and autumn. It is necessary to properly prepare the planting material, competently prepare the garden bed and determine the timing of planting.

To grow a large and tasty onion crop, you need to take good care of it from planting to harvesting. Watering is an important part of outdoor crop care. Thanks to timely watering, the onion will be able to grow normally, form a bulb, and grow greens.

Soil requirements

A vegetable crop can grow in any soil, the main thing is that it is nutritious and fertile (with a high humus content), as well as with a neutral or low acidity level. In addition, good looseness and breathability are important. Experienced vegetable growers plant the hybrid on sandy loam and loamy soils, well fertilized with organic matter.

The bow is not as unpretentious as it seems. For good growth, you need fertile soil, quality care and nutritious fertilizers. Without top dressing, the bulbs will grow small, and the greens will not be lush. At different stages, it should be fed with different substances. The vegetable needs organic and mineral feeding. A good result for fertilizing onions is the use of folk remedies.

Required climatic conditions

The plant is not very demanding on environmental conditions.It is recommended to grow onions in leveled, weed-free areas where there is a lot of sun and light throughout the day. In addition, the bow must be protected from gusty winds and drafts. It is also worth remembering that Cupido onions are very susceptible to sudden temperature changes, for example, from plus to minus. In such an environment of temperature jumps, the plant may die.

Disease and pest resistance

This hybrid has high immunity, which provides protection against many diseases that onions are susceptible to. Fungal infections can cause excess moisture and dampness. The culture is also not afraid of pest attacks. An exception is the onion fly (larvae). Treat insects with insecticidal treatments. Many farmers refuse to use insecticides, preferring light dusting with wood ash, as well as laying out chopped wormwood grass around the plantings. In addition, you can plant carrots or calendula nearby, which the onion fly does not tolerate.

Despite the fact that the onion is a very useful plant, capable of repelling and killing many microbes and bacteria, it itself is often damaged and suffers from various misfortunes. Diseases and pests of onions can significantly reduce the yield. It is necessary to correctly determine the presence of this or that disease and take appropriate measures in time.

To get a good harvest, you should not only properly care for it, but also harvest it at a certain time. You can remove the onion from the garden only after it is fully ripe. Collecting bulbs in the middle lane usually begins in August, closer to the middle of the month.
After harvesting the onion, it is important to preserve it as long as possible, without losing quality. For this, the raw materials must be properly prepared. You can store onions in different ways. It is important to observe a certain mode of temperature and humidity in the room.
Main characteristics
Authors
Holland
Name synonyms
Cupido
Year of approval
2015
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onion
Category
hybrid
Appointment
universal
Maturation
before harvesting - 77%, after ripening - 95%
Yield
high
Average yield
266-355 c / ha
Bulb
The form
rounded
Bulb size
large
Bulb weight, g
90-120
Dry scales
brown with a yellowish tinge
Coloring juicy scales
white with a greenish tint
Density
dense
Taste
peninsular
Nesting (primordiality)
two-pronged
Storage
throughout the winter
Keeping quality
good
Growing
Winter hardiness
-34.4 to -28.9
Growing features
recommended for growing on a turnip in a two-year culture from seedlings
The soil
fertile
Watering
moderate
Location
loves lighted places protected from drafts
Growing regions
Central, TsCHO, Nizhnevolzhsky, Far East
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
sudden changes in temperature can provoke the formation of arrows and even destroy the culture
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early
The period from germination to harvest
75-85 days
The period from germination to mass lodging of feathers
77-81 days
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