Onion Golden Semko

The onion hybrid Golden Semko has become a successful continuation of the traditions of Dutch breeding, but in a domestic interpretation. It has been successfully adapted to Russian conditions, has impressive yield indicators, and is practically not affected by diseases. The hybrid was tested by summer residents and farmers, and managed to get a lot of positive feedback from buyers of seed material.

The selection is Russian, based on the popular Dutch variety Red Semko. The hybrid was entered into the Russian State Register in 2000. The selection was attended by specialists Yu. B. Alekseev, A. P. Pogrebnyak, M. F. Khaisin from LLC "Semko-Junior" - the capital's agricultural firm specializing in working with agricultural crops.

Golden Semko is a hybrid that fully matures in the beds. At the stage of technical ripeness, this figure reaches 99%. The collected bulbs are suitable for storage for 7 months. The hybrid is medium-celled, there are 2-3 heads for each. Branching is weak, plants are not prone to shooting.

The bulbs of this hybrid are large, rounded, weighing about 75-80 g. Dry scales are light brown, with a yellow tint. Juicy white, tightly closed inside the head. The bulbs are aligned, with a thin neck. Feathers in the aerial part are green, bright, 30-35 cm tall, there are quite a few of them, up to 40 pieces per plant.

This onion is considered a salad, it is mainly used for fresh consumption, for pickling, adding to ready-made dishes. The taste is semi-sharp, quite pleasant, without bitterness and excessive harshness. Greens are also used in food as a seasoning, pie filling, as a component of salad.

Early ripe onions. Golden Semko ripens within 90 days from the moment of germination.

Average collection rates are 3.3-3.5 kg / sq. m.

The hybrid has been successfully tested throughout the Russian Federation. According to the originators, it is suitable for Eastern and Western Siberia and the Far East, the Urals, the Central Black Earth Region, the North Caucasus, the Middle Volga region, central and northern regions.

Sowing is carried out in early spring or in the pre-winter period, when atmospheric temperatures drop to below +10 degrees. Seeds are sent to open ground not earlier than the end of April, for seedlings - in 2-3 ten days of March. Sevok is often planted before winter, in October.

Golden Semko is intended for growing in annual crops from seeds in the southern regions. In colder climates, a two-year cycle of planting it from seedlings is practiced, with mandatory calibration and separation into fractions. When choosing a place, it is important to avoid shaded areas, otherwise the turnip may turn out to be shallow, and the heads will go into the arrow. The optimal planting pattern is 20-25 × 10 cm, without a strong deepening of the heads.

The hybrid is responsive to watering. During the first 8 weeks, it is irrigated intensively with warm, settled water. Watering should be regular, with an interval of 5-7 days; during periods of drought, omissions are made shorter, but no more than 3 days. Irrigation is completely stopped only 3-4 weeks before harvest.When supplying water, it is important to avoid direct contact with the heads.

To improve yields, to obtain larger bulbs, the soil in the garden is regularly loosened. Aeration has a beneficial effect on head development. Loosening is carried out after watering, and closer to harvesting, the tops of the forming bulbs can be additionally opened.

It is better to apply top dressing in advance, even at the stage of soil preparation. The plants themselves are fertilized only after 2 weeks from the moment of germination or planting in the ground. A solution of urea is used in a proportion of 15 g of dry matter per 1 m2 of area.

Onion Golden Semko grows best in fertile, moderately moist soil with a neutral acidic environment.

Golden Semko tolerates adverse climatic conditions well. It is adapted to sudden temperature changes, changing weather, and the effect of return frosts.

The hybrid is resistant to the main diseases of the culture. Tolerant to downy mildew. Under unfavorable conditions, it becomes infected with spots, fusarium, root and cervical rot. Of the pests, the onion fly and thrips are the most dangerous.

Among the many popular onion hybrids, Golden Semko stands out for its excellent taste and marketability. Summer residents managed to appreciate them at their true worth, and many even managed to grow more than one crop for sale. The best results, as noted by vegetable growers, can be obtained in warm climates with stable weather conditions. The hybrid of the first generation is perfectly protected from most external threats, it manifests itself perfectly both in planting with seeds and in propagation with seedlings. Many people advise growing it in an annual culture, getting not too large, but selective and beautiful bulbs.

With spring sowing, the hybrid is actively cultivated to obtain early greens. His turnip, according to summer residents, also forms faster than others. Plants require minimal maintenance, require minimal mineral fertilization.The appearance of the heads is also appreciated perfectly, noting the evenness and attractive shape of the bulbs, their easy cleaning.

Among the negative reviews about the Zolotisty Semko onion, one can highlight the mention of a significant reduction in shelf life in seasons with a large number of rainy and cloudy days. The crop sometimes dies even during the growing season, rotting in too damp soil. And also not all vegetable growers are happy with the fact that it is impossible to get seeds from a hybrid for further independent reproduction.