Cupido onion: description and characteristics of the variety, planting, care, photos, reviews

Content

1 Description and characteristics of onion variety Cupido
2 Advantages and disadvantages
3 When to plant Cupid's onion
4 Methods for planting Cupid's onions
- 4.1 Growing from seeds
- 4.2 Planting seedlings in open ground
5 Caring for Cupid's onions
6 Conclusion
7 Reviews from gardeners about Cupid's onion

Cupido onion is a high-yielding hybrid that can be grown in different regions of Russia (from the middle zone to the Far East). It is distinguished by large bulbs, a pleasant, not very spicy taste and an attractive presentation. Suitable for personal farming and commercial cultivation.

Description and characteristics of onion variety Cupido

Cupid's bow (sometimes called Cupid) is a first generation hybrid (designation F1). This is a high-yielding variety bred in Holland. Refers to heterotic hybrids, i.e. crops with high viability and rapid growth rates. Included in the register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation in 2015. Recommended for cultivation in various regions of the Central region, as well as in the Far East.

Appearance

The feathers of the Cupido onion are rich green in color, reach a height of 30 cm, and practically do not form arrows. The bulbs are large (weight 110–130 g), oval or round in shape, slightly elongated along a thin neck.The skin is thin, durable, and fits tightly, making Cupido’s keeping quality and transportability quite good. The husk is straw-colored, attractive in appearance.

Ripening time and yield

Cupido onion belongs to the mid-early varieties - from germination to final ripening it takes from 75 to 85 days. Productivity is very high and reaches 3.5–4 kg per 1 m². Accordingly, from each hundred square meters you can get 350–400 kg.

Cupido bulbs are quite large, average weight 110–130 g

Resistance to diseases and pests

Onions of this variety are characterized by resistance to most pests and diseases. But he may suffer from onion fly. Therefore, plants need to be periodically inspected and, when insects appear, two treatments should be carried out with special preparations: “Imidacloprid”, “Dimethoate”, “Ripcord”, “Baytikol”, “Stomaxin”.

Between the rows you can plant plants that repel onion flies and other pests. Repellent crops include calendula, marigolds, dill, fennel, aromatic tobacco and others.

Important! After treatment, greens can be harvested only after 3–5 days. The waiting period depends on the characteristics of the drug.

Composition and properties

The chemical composition of the pulp and greens of Cupido onions includes the following substances:

vitamins C, PP, group B;
proteins;
Sahara;
essential oil;
microelements (potassium, iron, phosphorus and others);
phytoncides;
flavonoids.

In terms of taste, Cupido onions are not as spicy as many common varieties. Its pulp is juicy, with a characteristic onion smell, the taste is soft and quite pleasant.

Where is it used?

Due to its semi-sharp taste, Cupido onions are used in various dishes. It is added to salads, soups, stews and fried dishes.It goes especially well with vegetables, for example, tomatoes and cucumbers, carrots, and beets. Suitable for pickling, it is used for preparations and winter salads.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cupido onion has a pleasant taste and very good yield. It is undemanding to care, so the crop can be grown by both experienced and novice gardeners.

Cupido onion has a high yield

Pros:

early ripening;
pleasant, medium-spicy taste;
universal purpose;
low maintenance requirements;
the arrow gives almost no effect;
good transportability and keeping quality;
can be planted in spring and autumn;
resistance to diseases and pests.

Minuses:

does not tolerate cold well;
may suffer from onion fly;
seed material is more expensive than many other varieties.

When to plant Cupid's onion

Planting of Cupido onions can be planned for spring or autumn. The specific timing depends on the climatic conditions of the region and the method of cultivation:

Seeds for seedlings are planted 1.5–2 months before transferring to open ground, i.e. at the end of February - beginning of March.
Seedlings are transplanted to the garden bed in mid-May.
Sevok can be planted in open ground after the May holidays.
When grown in the autumn, the seedlings are planted in the second half of October or early November.

Attention! Cupido onions will not withstand frosts below -10 degrees. Therefore, in winter it can only be grown in heated greenhouses or other premises.

Methods for planting Cupid's onions

Cupido onions can be grown both from sets and from seeds. To do this, they need to be sown in advance as seedlings, in open ground or in a greenhouse. Cupido is a biennial crop. First, a set grows from the seeds, from which full-fledged bulbs appear the next season.

Growing from seeds

Before planting, seeds must be selected and prepared:

Immerse in a weak salt solution and discard any seeds that float to the top.
Keep for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Place in a solution of Kornevin or another growth stimulator for several hours.
Prepare the soil for planting onion seeds Cupido - universal soil or a mixture of the surface layer with peat, sand and humus (2:1:1:1).

Different containers are used for growing:

cassette;
general boxes or containers;
“snails” are homemade structures made from a pot with a built-in ribbon of transparent plastic that runs in a spiral.

Since Cupido onion seeds are very small, planting them in separate pots or cups is impractical.

Cupido onion seedlings are best grown in communal containers

Before planting, you need to make several furrows 1–1.5 cm deep at intervals of 5 cm and distribute the seeds evenly. Sprinkle with soil and cover with film with holes. Grow at room temperature. As soon as shoots appear, the film should be removed. The seedlings are periodically watered with a sprayer. They are transplanted into the ground closer to the second half of May. In two weeks you can take it out onto the balcony or into the open air to harden the seedlings. Fertilizers should not be applied.

Important! Do not water the soil immediately after planting so as not to damage the seeds. The soil must be pre-moistened.

Planting seedlings in open ground

Sevok is bought in specialized stores. Planting material must meet several requirements:

bulbs are dense;
the heads are small - up to 1.5 cm in diameter;
dense to the touch;
golden straw color;
the husk is completely dry;
elongated shape, has a spout;
the smell is pleasant (no mustiness).

Onion sets of the Cupido variety can be planted in the ground in mid-May

The place chosen is dry and open. The site is prepared in advance - it is cleaned, dug up and brought into the ground (at 1 m²) such fertilizers:

humus – 3 kg;
ammonium nitrate – 10 g;
superphosphate – 30 g;
potassium salt – 15 g.

Planting scheme for onion sets (as well as seedlings) – 20*10 cm. That is. a distance of 10 cm is left between seedlings, and 20 cm between rows. The depth of the holes is 5 cm (in the case of winter planting - 10 cm). It is recommended to first water the bottom of each hole with a solution of “Kornevin” or “Epin” (if the seed was not treated the day before).

Cupido onion sets are planted in grooves 5 cm deep

Attention! Before planting, the material must be dried for two weeks at a temperature of 30–35 degrees.

Then it is disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and kept for several hours in a solution of any growth stimulant.

Caring for Cupid's onions

Cupido onion is distinguished by its rapid growth rate and unpretentiousness. It grows well in open areas with direct sun access. The bulbs produce powerful roots that penetrate deep into the soil, making the plant resistant to drought. Planting care is minimal:

Water only after the surface layer of soil has dried. A month before harvest, they stop giving water.
If the soil is fertile or fertilizers were applied when preparing the site, additional fertilizing is not necessary.
Weeding needs to be done regularly. To curb the growth of weeds, it is recommended to use sawdust, grass clippings and other mulch.
Loosening is carried out periodically, after heavy rains or watering.

The harvest is harvested from late July to mid-August. As soon as a third of the tops have fallen, you can dig up the bulbs (you should not wait for complete lodging).Turnips are dug out with a shovel or a special bracket. But you should not take them with your hands. The bulbs are shaken off the ground, allowed to dry and dried for a week at a temperature of 30–35 degrees. Then they are sent for storage in a dry and cool place (5–7 degrees Celsius).

Conclusion

Cupido onion is one of the best foreign varieties that can be planted both in spring and autumn (before winter). The hybrid is resistant to most diseases and pests and tolerates drought well. The bulbs are durable and transportable, have a pleasant taste, so they can be consumed fresh and used for cooking.

Reviews from gardeners about Cupid's onion

Lyudmila Pozdnyakova, 54 years old, Ufa

Cupido onions began to be grown two years ago. We immediately bought sets, but with seeds it’s more difficult: you need both space and time. I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent germination. Cupido comes from Holland, but is not capricious and takes root well in our conditions. It ripens in 2.5 months, so the first harvest can be harvested in early August. It is better to store it in stockings or put it in the cellar. Maintain low humidity and cool temperatures.

Marina Dolgikh, 45 years old, Pskov

Cupid's onion was planted for the first time. Planting material was purchased at the store. The harvest was harvested after almost three months. The bulbs are very dense and fit normally in the cellar. It’s nice that during storage they do not lose their shape and taste. The yield is good - more than 4 kg per square meter.

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