Tomislav Dvorski, Author at Pinova

Growing Onions by Direct Sowing

by Tomislav Dvorski | 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...

Conditions for the growth and development of onions

by Tomislav Dvorski | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Onion seeds are rich in oils, which causes them to swell slowly, thus prolonging the germination process. The minimum temperature for germination is 2°C, but most viable seeds will sprout at temperatures between 13°C and 28°C. However, if temperatures drop below -2°C...

Planting Onions

by Tomislav Dvorski | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Crop Rotation for Onions Onions and other crops from the Liliaceae family should not be grown on the same plot for up to 5 years due to numerous shared diseases and pests. Good preceding crops for onions include wheat, barley, oilseed rape, and clovers for summer...

Irrigation of Onions

by Tomislav Dvorski | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

Onions can be irrigated using sprinkler systems (commonly used after sowing to prevent crust formation), drip irrigation systems, or furrow irrigation. Proper water dosing is very important in irrigation practice. There are two key elements in water dosing: the...

Morphological Properties of Onions

by Tomislav Dvorski | May 9, 2022 | Onion, Vegetables

An onion can be a biennial or triennial plant. Biennial Cycle: In the first year, the plant develops a bulb from seed. In the second year, after a dormancy and vernalization phase, it flowers and produces seeds. Triennial Cycle: In the first year, a set (small bulb in...

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