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Setton onion is a Dutch variety that is suitable for professional and private cultivation. This species is focused on the climatic conditions of northern Europe. Since 2015, the Setton bow has been included in the State Register of Russia after successfully conducted tests, which fully confirmed its declared characteristics. Recommended for cultivation in the central regions of the country, where it shows maximum productivity.
Setton onion - a new promising crop variety
Description and characteristics of Setton onion
The basis for this species was the onion variety Sturon. Setton managed not only to preserve the best qualities of his ancestor, but also surpassed him in many characteristics. Therefore, despite the fact that this species was bred relatively recently, many gardeners have already been able to appreciate it.
Appearance
The turnips and sets of this species are ellipsoidal, smooth, tapering towards the tail. The average weight of the former is 100-180 g. The neck of the fruit is elongated and narrow.The scales are golden-yellow and uniform in color. Setton's bulbs are single-lobed. Inner scales are white. The height of the feather reaches 45 cm. The pulp is juicy, it has a pleasant, slightly spicy taste.
Ripening time and yield
Setton is a mid-season variety. The period from planting to fruit ripening is 100-110 days. The yield of the species varies between 6-8 kg per square meter. m. The germination rate of planting material is high - about 90-100%.
The upper scales are quite dense. Thanks to this, the harvested crop can easily withstand transportation without loss of commercial quality and remains fresh and juicy for up to seven months.
Setton onions do not germinate during long-term storage
Resistance to diseases and pests
This variety has strong natural immunity. Therefore, Setton is not very susceptible to common crop diseases. But in the case of a cold, rainy summer, the resistance of the variety decreases, which leads to damage by fusarium, downy mildew, neck rot, and black mold.
Among the pests, onion fly and nematode can cause damage to plantings. Therefore, in order to preserve the harvest, you need to regularly inspect the seedlings and promptly treat them with insecticidal preparations.
Composition and properties
Setton onion is distinguished by a high content of vitamins B, C, PP, K. Also, the fruits of this variety include many mineral components that are beneficial to human health.
100 g of Setton fruit contains 8.2 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of dietary fiber
This type of culture includes many essential and non-essential amino acids, as well as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
Application
The pleasant taste of onions allows them to be used fresh, as well as used for preparing various dishes. Due to its rich chemical composition, the variety is widely used in folk medicine and cosmetology. Based on it, products are prepared for the treatment of otitis, cough, acne, healing of wounds, cuts, as well as for improving complexion and strengthening hair roots.
Growing regions
Setton onion is suitable for cultivation in the southern and central regions of the country. The variety does not suffer from late spring frosts and easily tolerates drought. The frost resistance of the species is average. It does not suffer from temperatures dropping to -15 °C.
Advantages and disadvantages
Setton has a number of advantages, which significantly distinguishes it from other types of culture. But this variety also has certain disadvantages that need to be taken into account when growing it.
Setton onion is characterized by friendly ripening of fruits
Main advantages:
- high productivity;
- cold and drought resistance;
- pleasant taste of fruits;
- undemanding to growing conditions;
- marketability;
- the crop is suitable for transportation;
- long shelf life;
- excellent germination;
- resistance to shooting.
Flaws:
- increased cost of planting material;
- requires disease prevention;
- susceptible to pests.
When to plant Setton onions
This type of crop needs to be planted when the snow melts and the air temperature rises to +12 °C.In the southern regions, planting can be carried out in mid-April, and when growing Setton onions in the Moscow region and central regions, sowing is recommended in early May.
Seeds should be planted before winter when the temperature in autumn drops to +5 °C, but there should be at least 2-3 weeks left before stable frosts. If you are late, the onion will not have time to take root and will freeze.
Setton can be grown in a greenhouse and in open ground
Methods for planting Setton onions
To plant this type of onion, you need to choose sunny areas. It is recommended to grow it in loamy and sandy soil with good aeration. At the same time, the permissible level of soil acidity is 6.5-7 pH.
Growing Setton onions from seeds
This method involves obtaining a harvest in the second year. To do this, in the spring you need to sow Setton seeds in rows to a depth of 1-2 cm. To speed up their germination and disinfect them from diseases, the planting material should first be soaked in Zircon for a day, and then in potassium permanganate for 15 minutes and washed with plain water.
The treated seeds must be slightly dried until they become free-flowing, and then immediately planted. The distance between the rows should be maintained at 15 cm. By autumn, a set grows from the seeds, which is suitable for planting before winter and in the next season.
Planting seedlings in spring
Onions should be planted in rows in the spring. Maintain a distance of 25 cm between them. The optimal planting depth is 2 cm. The distance between the bulbs should be from 5 to 10 cm (more for a turnip, less for a feather). After planting, the bed should be watered abundantly by sprinkling and covered with agrofibre, which will speed up germination.
Planting Setton onions before winter
Setton onions can also be planted before winter. In this case, the crop will ripen much earlier. Planting is carried out in the same way as in spring, but the seeding depth should be within 8 cm.
It is recommended to mulch the bed with Setton onions with sawdust, humus, and pine litter. And in early spring, the shelter must be removed without waiting for sustained heat, otherwise this will slow down the germination process of the bulbs.
Onions can be planted in their original place only in the fourth year.
Setton onion care
Any novice gardener can cope with growing Setton, since this variety does not require complex care. But to obtain maximum productivity, you need to follow some rules of agricultural technology.
Watering is extremely important for Setton at the beginning of the growing season, when the onion is actively growing feathers. At this time, the bed needs to be moistened regularly once every 2-3 days, soaking the soil to 5-7 cm. 2-3 weeks before harvesting, watering should be stopped completely.
Setton onions need to be fed three times a season. The first time organic matter should be added two weeks after germination. It is recommended to carry out the second feeding only after 3-4 weeks. This time, phosphorus-potassium mixtures should be used. And it is recommended to carry out the third feeding a month after the second. It requires the use of fertilizers containing calcium.
Throughout the entire growing season, you need to constantly loosen the soil between planting onions and remove weeds in a timely manner. This will preserve nutritional components and air access to the roots.
Disease and pest control
To combat onion fly in Setton's plantings, it is necessary to use ammonia. To do this, dissolve 50 ml of the component in 10 liters of water and mix thoroughly. It is important to spray Setton onion plantings at the initial stage of the growing season, which will repel the pest.
If nematodes appear in the garden bed, you need to remove the affected specimens and treat the plantings with Carbation at the rate of 200 ml per 1 sq. m. m.
To protect Setton onions from diseases, Quadris and Ridomil Gold should be used. Spraying should be done every two weeks.
Conclusion
Setton onion, judging by reviews, is extremely popular among gardeners. This is due to its high stable yield. However, the process of growing this onion, although it does not require complex actions, does include several basic rules of care. And the final result depends on their strict adherence.
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