Watering onions in open ground: how often, in spring, after planting in the ground, on turnips

Content

1 When to start watering
2 Onion watering rates
3 What water to use
4 Methods of watering onions
5 How to properly water onions in open ground
6 What to add to water
7 Mistakes when watering
8 Conclusion

Watering onions in open ground begins immediately after planting. The standard consumption rate is 10 l per 1 m². At first, water is given every three days. Then weekly, gradually increasing the volume to 12 liters. Three weeks before harvest, watering is stopped so that the bulbs are large and do not rot.

When to start watering

Proper watering of onions in open ground requires adherence to certain deadlines. Any crop needs moisture especially actively at the beginning of the growing season, i.e. immediately after landing. At this point, water should be given twice a week. If it rains, they rely on the weather forecast and the condition of the soil.

You can test it in two ways:

Take a handful of soil from a depth of 1 cm, squeeze tightly in your hand, then unclench. If large lumps remain and the soil does not crumble, additional watering is not required.
You can also stick a wooden stick into open ground to a depth of 20 cm. If individual fragments of soil stick to it, additional watering of the onion is also not needed.

If the soil is quite dry, then moisturizing is necessary.Moreover, watering continues regularly until the greenery begins to lie down. Frequency depends on developmental stage and weather. If it rains and the soil is moist enough, additional moisture is not needed at all. If there is a drought, watering in open ground is carried out at least twice a week.

Watering is carried out at the same frequency in the first two months after planting (May, June). Then, by the beginning of July, water is given once a week (if the air temperature is not too high, up to +25), and after the foliage withers, it is stopped completely (even if it is hot).

Onion watering rates

When watering onions, it is important to observe the water consumption rate per square meter or other unit of area. Any crop is harmed by both a lack and an excess of moisture. In the first case, the growth of the bulbs may stop, the greens will dry out, and the taste will be quite bitter and sharp, reminiscent of wild varieties. If you water too often and abundantly, without monitoring the rain, the bulbs may simply rot. They will not be able to be stored for long.

If you grow a crop at home, watering is carried out observing the consumption rate:

After planting in the spring, water onions should be 10 liters per 1 m².
After the feather appears (end of May) give 12 liters per 1 m².
During the growth of the bulbs themselves (June) you will need 8-10 liters per 1 m².
From the beginning of July, watering is carried out in a volume of 5-6 liters per 1 m².
Once the leaves begin to lode, they no longer provide water, even if there is a drought.

The simplest way to water is from a watering can

Attention! It is necessary to observe not only the norm, but also regularity.

For example, it is not recommended to water deeply once a week and then stop giving water for 10 days. It is better to do this with a certain frequency, taking into account rains (every 5-7 days).

What water to use

You can water onions in spring and summer only with pre-settled water. To do this, water is poured into large containers and left at room temperature or outside for at least 12 hours. If possible, you can use filtered liquid for irrigation in open ground.

Melt or rain water is even better. Thaw is stored in advance in winter. To accumulate rainwater, it is enough to leave several large open containers outside. After settling, the water should reach room temperature (from +15) or become a little warmer - up to 20-22 degrees.

But it also happens that there is no time to wait. Then you can water green onions in open ground with unsettled water. Take ordinary liquid from the water supply and add boiling water (1:10), stir. As soon as the temperature is in the range of 15-22 degrees, you can start watering.

Methods of watering onions

You can water onions on feathers and turnips in different ways:

From a watering can.
From a hose.
Drip watering of onions.

Humidification in open ground from a watering can is suitable for small areas. The method is simple, inexpensive, but labor-intensive. It is not used for large areas. The pre-settled water is poured into a watering can with a nozzle and watered with a small stream, being careful not to get on the bulbs and greens.

If the site has a source of water supply and a pump or a central water supply, you can organize watering of onions in open ground with a hose. This is the most convenient method, but it is only suitable if the water has a temperature of at least +14 °C. You should not use liquid from a well, because even in summer it is too cold. In this case, the pressure should be small so as not to damage the plants. For regulation, an inexpensive diffuser is placed on the hose.

Drip watering of onions in open ground is the easiest way. It imitates rain because it evenly supplies moisture in the required volume. In addition, the system operates autonomously and does not require constant monitoring. To organize it, you need to install pipes with holes every 50 cm.

The drip system increases yield by 1.8 times

They install it with their own hands, then connect it to the pump and regulate the power. The pipes are placed centrally between the beds. An average pressure is enough for the water to irrigate the soil within a radius of 30 cm.

How to properly water onions in open ground

The watering regime depends both on the weather forecast and on the stage of crop growth. At the beginning of the season for growing onions in open ground, water is given more often, then less often, and the volumes are gradually reduced. There are several general watering rules that are important to consider:

Water is poured evenly next to the bulb (and not under the root) in a small stream so as not to erode the surface layer of open ground.
It is necessary to avoid contact not only with the leaves, but also with the bulb itself. If you periodically break these rules, the turnip will rot.
It is better to give water in the evening, during sunset. If you don’t have time, you can do this early in the morning. But it is not recommended to carry out the procedure during the day - drops on the leaves can lead to sunburn. In addition, in hot weather, water evaporates quickly.
After watering, the soil must be loosened. It is important to ensure that the surface layer of open ground does not dry out or become compacted.
If necessary, fertilize.
Ideally, after watering in open ground, the soil should become moist to a depth of 20 cm.In order for it to retain liquid longer, the surface is mulched with straw, dry leaves, mown grass, sawdust or other natural material.
Three weeks before harvest, watering is stopped completely, even if there is a drought.

When to water onions after planting in spring

The bed on which onions will grow in open ground is watered in advance, for example, a day before planting. The soil will have time to dry, after which holes are formed and the bulbs are planted. Then watering is given immediately after planting - up to 10 liters per square meter. Thanks to this, the plants will take root and grow faster.

At the beginning of growth

You need to water onion sets in the initial stages of growth twice a week (if there is no rain). When watering, water is consumed in the amount of 10 liters per 1 m². But if the weather is rainy and the soil is moist, additional liquid is not needed.

When ripe

During the ripening period, the irrigation rate in open ground is increased to 12 liters per square meter. In this case, the frequency is reduced to once every 5-7 days. If there is a drought, watering can be planned every 3-4 days.

At the ripening stage, the maximum moisture rate is 12 liters per square meter

Before harvest

20 days before harvesting, stop watering the onions. It is easy to determine this moment - by the beginning of mass wilting of foliage. Then the plant will direct all its forces to form the bulbs, they will turn out strong, large and juicy.

What to add to water

As a rule, watering onions in open ground is combined with fertilizing. This is a standard technique, since almost all fertilizers dissolve well in water and are applied by the root method (by stream under the root). To get a good harvest, as well as to prevent the development of diseases or pest invasions, it is recommended to periodically give the following formulations:

Watering with water and salt - 1.5-2 tablespoons per 10 liters. This is done to repel onion flies and other pests.
Infusion of wood ash - a tablespoon per 1 liter or 200-300 g per 10 liters. After mixing, it is advisable to let it brew for several hours, then water the plantings in open ground. The product serves as a mineral supplement and for the prevention of diseases and pests.
Banana peels - take 12 pieces, chop, leave in 10 liters of water for 5-6 hours, then fertilize.
Dry yeast – 100 g per 10 l. You can let it sit for a few minutes, then pour it over.

Mistakes when watering

In general, watering onions in open ground is a fairly simple procedure, but it also has its own nuances. They are related to the norm, frequency of the procedure and other features. To get a good harvest, you should avoid the mistakes that novice gardeners make:

When watering onions in open ground, you do not need to direct a strong stream to the beds - it will wash away the soil.
Before each procedure, pay attention to the weather forecast. For example, if it rains in 1-2 days, water can be withheld or watered lightly.
Some gardeners are afraid to water the open ground with salt water, believing that this will ruin the soil. In fact, if you prepare a solution that is not too concentrated and water it no more than twice a season, there is no danger.
Even if there is little space, you should not plant in open ground too densely. Then it will be difficult to water, and the plants may suffer from infection due to constant waterlogging.

Thanks to proper hydration, the bulbs will grow juicy and tasty.

Conclusion

Watering onions in open ground is carried out according to the standard scheme 1-2 times a week in compliance with the consumption rate (bucket per 1 m² landings).This rule should not be broken, but the frequency can be increased if there is a long drought. You can water in the traditional way using a watering can or hose, but the best option is a drip system.