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Onion Troy is a hybrid of Dutch selection, which relatively recently appeared on the Russian seed market. The winter variety can be planted both in spring and autumn on a small plot and farm fields. During the creation and subsequent experimental cultivation, all the shortcomings of the crop were taken into account and eliminated: Troy rarely gets sick, he is practically not affected by pests. Onions are grown only from purchased planting material.
Description and characteristics of Troy onion
In terms of chemical composition, hybrids are not inferior to crop varieties, but they are more stress-resistant. Specimens planted in autumn are not afraid of frost and begin the growing season at a temperature of +50 C, rarely get sick. Due to these features, productivity increases and cultivation is simplified.
Troy was created for cultivation on a production scale. The variety has a long shelf life and high taste, bitterness is present in small quantities, the onion is semi-sharp.It does not bolt under any weather conditions; the plant spends all nutrients on the ripening of the bulb.
Appearance
Externally, the Troy variety is not much different from standard varietal representatives:
- the bulb is round, slightly elongated, weight reaches 70-80 g, diameter – up to 8 cm;
- the membranous structure consists of dry upper scales of golden or light brown color and juicy inner white scales with a slight bluish tint;
- neck thin, short;
- leaves are tubular, dark green, with a waxy coating, not numerous, up to 35–40 cm long, rigid structure with longitudinal fibers.
Like most hybrids, Troy does not produce seeds; onions are propagated by daughter bulbs that form a nest of buds near the bottom. Planting material is obtained using a special technology from agricultural companies specializing in this field.
The pulp of the inner scales is juicy, semi-sharp, the taste does not change from a lack of moisture or its excess
Ripening time and yield
Hybrid Troy is an early variety. When planted in spring, the crop ripens three months after the sprouts appear. Winter crops sprout earlier, and onions are harvested after 2.5 months. In the southern regions, the harvest is obtained approximately in mid-July, in temperate climates at the end of the same month. Ripening is determined by the state of the green mass. It turns yellow, lies down and dries. Productivity of Onion Troy per 1m2 is 5–6 kg.
Resistance to diseases and pests
In a sunny area with moderate humidity, the hybrid does not get sick and does not suffer from pests.Troy onions have strong resistance to major infections: bacteriosis, alternaria, powdery mildew, white rot and bottom rot, downy mildew, leaf mosaic.
The main threat to the crop is onion moths and flies, but these insects do not parasitize the Troy hybrid.
Composition and properties
The chemical composition of onions includes:
- vitamins (flavonoid quercetin, ascorbic acid, B1,2,6, E, A, PP);
- saponins;
- Sahara;
- mucus;
- phytoncides;
- essential oils:
- malic and citric acid;
- minerals: iron, potassium, iodine;
- pectin compounds;
- glycosides.
Onions have anthelmintic, bactericidal, and diuretic properties. Stimulates the production of gastric secretions, which normalizes the functionality of the digestive system. Recommended for diabetes. Participates in hematopoiesis and metabolic processes.
Application
Most often, Troy onions are used in cooking. It is added to salads, as well as fried and boiled. This vegetable is indispensable for flavoring many dishes. Onions are included in many recipes for preserving vegetables for the winter. It is added to semi-finished products: dumplings, dumplings, cutlets. Used to prepare sausages.
Onions are used for the production of a medical product with an antimicrobial effect, Allilchep, which is indicated for dysbacteriosis and intestinal atony. “Allylglycer” is also produced for the treatment of colpitis of Trichomonas origin.
Onions are used in cosmetology to whiten the face and remove freckles. Helps with seborrhea, strengthens hair follicles, prevents skin flaking.
Growing regions
Onion Troy is a cold-resistant plant that easily withstands spring frosts
Seedlings in the initial phase may die at temperatures +2–40 C. In regions with a temperate continental climate, it is recommended to cover the bed at night.
When the leaves are formed, the onion is not afraid of temperature drops to – 4–70 C. The optimal indicator for the growing season is 15–250 C. If the watering regime is observed, it grows well even at +350 C. Troy was included in the State Register in 2008 with recommendations for cultivation in the Central regions. This variety can be cultivated throughout Russia, except the Far North.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the Troy bow:
- consistently high yields, independent of weather conditions;
- cold resistance;
- suitable for industrial cultivation (mechanized harvesting is possible);
- stress resistance;
- strong immunity;
- early maturation;
- high nutritional value;
- versatility in use;
- simple agricultural technology;
- lack of arrows.
The disadvantages include the inability to reproduce independently and the high cost of planting material.
The hybrid is grown only to produce bulbs; Troy is not used for greens
Features of planting Troy onions
The variety is quite demanding in relation to light; it will not develop normally in the shade. The Troy onion bed is planted only on dry, fertile soil with a neutral reaction.
Troy can be planted before winter or spring; before placing it in the garden, the seeds are cut to the shoulders to speed up germination and soaked in the Energen stimulant.
Planting Troy onions before winter
Seeds are planted approximately in the middle or end of October, depending on the regional climate:
- A week before planting, the area is dug up and the roots of weeds are removed.
- Before work, raise the bed to a height of up to 20 cm and disinfect it with a solution containing copper oxychloride.
- Humus, wood ash (if the composition is acidic), peat, superphosphate and potassium are added. All substances are incorporated into the soil by repeated digging.
- Form grooves 5 cm deep, 15 cm apart, and place the seeds at a distance of 4 cm.
- Cover with soil and level the surface.
Before frost, the area is mulched with peat (4 cm); in the spring, the layer is removed so that it does not interfere with germination.
The onion is placed in the grooves with the bottom down
Planting Troy onions in spring
In the southern regions, the crop is planted in the third ten days of April; in temperate climates, this can be done in the first half of May. The site is prepared in the fall, dug up, weeds are removed, and copiously sprayed with copper sulfate. After the first frost, moisture-recharging irrigation is carried out, and in winter the bed is covered with snowdrifts.
Spring planting of onions Troy:
- The bed is dug up, organic matter and complex mineral fertilizer are added.
- Make furrows 5 cm deep and place the seeds at a distance of 8–10 cm.
- Plant onions and cover with soil with a layer of 2–2.5 cm.
The surface is leveled and watered with a solution that stimulates growth.
Onion care Troy
The variety does not require additional agrotechnical techniques; growing Troy onions is standard for the crop:
- In May-June, onions are watered once a week with a volume of 10 l/1m2. 3 weeks before harvesting, watering is stopped completely.
- Weed as the weeds grow.
- When the feather grows to 6 cm, feed it with nitrogen and potassium. At the time of formation, the bulbs are fertilized with liquid organic matter; after 10 days, “Agricola for onions and garlic” is added.
Considering that the Troy variety is early, fertilizing is stopped in the second half of July.
Disease and pest control
Onion Troy does not get sick if the beds are chosen correctly, i.e. in a sunny and dry area. Otherwise, the bulbs may rot and the plant will not be saved. In order to prevent fungal infections, fully formed green mass is treated with “Hom” or copper sulfate.
With constant loosening and removal of weeds, pests do not appear. For prevention, you can plant plants with a strong smell, such as calendula, near the garden bed.
Conclusion
Onion Troy is an early hybrid with strong immunity. Can be planted in spring and autumn. Winter crops ripen faster and are stored for more than three months. Onions are stress-resistant, have a stable yield, and are universal in use. Suitable for cultivation throughout Russia (except for the northern regions).
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