Bow Totem

Onion Totem is a popular hybrid variety that attracts gardeners with its high yield, excellent taste and strong immunity. It is worth considering in more detail the characteristics of the variety, as well as the method of its cultivation.

The onion breeder was bred by Japanese breeders and is a hybrid that is resistant to most diseases and pests. Today the variety is popular in many regions of Russia, suitable for growing outdoors and at home.

The maximum plant height is 50-55 cm. Onions have dark green feathers, the surface of which is covered with a slight waxy bloom. The greens are tender and do not coarse for a long time, for which they are valued by gardeners and are suitable for long-distance transportation.

Among the characteristics of the variety are:

• the average weight of the bush is 45-50 grams;

• fruit shape - feather;

• color - dark green;

• the color of the pulp is green.

The plant has field resistance and excellent keeping quality.

A hybrid onion variety boasts juicy leaves that have a semi-sharp flavor. The culture is used both for fresh consumption and for preparing a variety of dishes: salads, soups and others.

The variety belongs to the group of plants with a mid-ripening period. Bulbs are formed within 60 days from the moment the crop is planted in open ground.

The average yield is 3.1 kg per square meter. If desired, it can be increased if you follow agrotechnical recommendations.

In the northern regions, Totem is grown mainly through seedlings, in the rest, preference is given to seeds. Regardless of the selected method, the seed must be prepared.

1. Selection. Seeds are carefully selected, inspecting each sample for cracks or other types of deformation. It is recommended to plant only whole and large bulbs, the survival rate of which is higher.

2. Drying. Within 1-2 days, the onions are dried in a warm place.

3. Disinfection. After drying, the bulbs are soaked in a special solution for 5 minutes to strengthen the immune system.

And they also prepare the site. First of all, the soil is loosened before planting, and fertilizers are applied to the soil. Humus or compost is mainly used as a soil top dressing, mineral compositions containing potassium and phosphorus are rarely added. Planting operations begin towards the end of April or the beginning of May, when the weather is warm and the risk of frost return will be minimal. The landing pattern is as follows.

1. They dig up the beds, retreating between them up to 30 cm.

2. Dig holes, keeping 30 cm between them.

3. The bulbs are immersed to a depth of 1.5-2 cm.

4. Fall asleep with soil.

5. Water abundantly.

Next, you need to take care of the care of young onions. Basic moments.

1. Watering. For irrigation, use water at room temperature, which is recommended to be defended beforehand. On average, onions are watered 1-2 times a week, taking into account the climatic and weather conditions of the region.

2. Top dressing. The procedure is performed 2-3 times per season.For the first time, Totem is fertilized with nitrogen compounds, using a solution of mullein or chicken droppings. In the middle of the season, preference is given to phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, which are also applied at the end of crop maturation.

3. Loosening. An obligatory procedure, which should be started immediately after watering. With the help of loosening, it will be possible to provide the plant with the necessary amount of oxygen, as well as accelerate the flow of nutrients.

And also it is worth taking care of the cleanliness of the beds. Gardeners are advised to regularly weed onions to prevent the spread of diseases and pests. Otherwise, the variety will quickly die, or produce a poor quality crop.

Bow Totem is not too picky about the quality of the soil. But to increase the yield indicator, it is worth considering several recommendations for choosing a site:

• preference should be given to sunny and calm places;

• the groundwater level should be low;

• the soil acidity indicator should be neutral.

If necessary, you can reduce the acidity of the soil by applying special fertilizers. The required compositions are introduced in the fall, after loosening the earth and saturating it with oxygen.

The variety demonstrates excellent resistance to most diseases and pests and practically does not get sick during the whole season. However, the plant can become infected with fungus or rot due to waterlogged soil or frequent rains. Therefore, gardeners recommend using mainly organic compounds, as well as periodically carrying out preventive treatment of onions with special preparations.

Onion Totem causes a predominantly positive reaction from gardeners. The pluses of culture include:

• high productivity;

• versatility;

• fast survival rate;

• excellent keeping quality.

The variety also attracts with excellent taste characteristics. Therefore, most of the reviews about the Totem variety are positive.