Onion

Diseases that pose the greatest problem in onion cultivation include: downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) and gray mold (Botrytis spp.). Other […]

Cultivars used for seedlings can also be intended for direct sowing, but growing them from seedlings ensures higher and more […]

Onion sets are small bulbs grown from seeds, which enter dormancy very early (while still in the juvenile phase) due […]

Growing onions by direct sowing is possible only with an irrigation system in place. Soil preparation for sowing is described […]

Onion seeds are rich in oils, which causes them to swell slowly, thus prolonging the germination process. The minimum temperature […]

Crop Rotation for Onions Onions and other crops from the Liliaceae family should not be grown on the same plot […]

Onions can be irrigated using sprinkler systems (commonly used after sowing to prevent crust formation), drip irrigation systems, or furrow […]

An onion can be a biennial or triennial plant. Biennial Cycle: Triennial Cycle: The root system is predominantly shallow, thick, […]

Onions have been used in human nutrition since ancient times. They have an aromatic smell and a strong, more or […]

Onion cultivars can be distinguished based on: In terms of purpose, onions intended for storage are bred for a longer […]

Onions grown from direct seeding reach technological maturity by late August and September when there is a higher likelihood of […]