Protection of Onions from Pests

Protection of Onions from Pests

by | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

The onion fly is the most dangerous pest affecting onions in our regions, typically appearing during wet springs. The most harmful is the first, spring generation, which attacks the still underdeveloped plants. Onion Fly (Delia antiqua) The onion fly is the most...
Protection of Onions from Diseases

Protection of Onions from Diseases

by | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Diseases that pose the greatest problem in onion cultivation include: downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) and gray mold (Botrytis spp.). Other fungal diseases affecting onions are white rot (Sclerotium cepivorum), rust (Puccinia allii), leaf blight (Alternaria...
Growing Onions from Seedlings

Growing Onions from Seedlings

by | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Cultivars used for seedlings can also be intended for direct sowing, but growing them from seedlings ensures higher and more reliable yields. Seedlings can be grown as bare-root or with a clump of substrate, with the latter being preferable, as with other vegetables....
Cultivating Onions from Sets

Cultivating Onions from Sets

by | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Onion sets are small bulbs grown from seeds, which enter dormancy very early (while still in the juvenile phase) due to the cultivation method. They typically range in diameter from 9 to 23 mm and are cultivated under the supervision of agricultural seed specialists...
Growing Onions by Direct Sowing

Growing Onions by Direct Sowing

by | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Growing onions by direct sowing is possible only with an irrigation system in place. Soil preparation for sowing is described in the previous article (“Soil Preparation and Fertilization”). Direct sowing in continental areas should be done in the second...