Experienced gardeners for the time of work on the site accumulate invaluable information regarding the cultivation of a particular crop. Simple tips help to improve the yield, to obtain a fruit of high quality in taste and presentation. For many, the question of preparing onions for planting does not cause any associations at all. And only notable gardeners understand that it is a question of soaking it.
How many ways to process a vegetable in spring exist? We will consider the most basic ones - what to do so that seedlings appear faster, why and how much the procedure is performed at all, how to process and water the seeds to protect flies from worms, and whether it is necessary to do the treatment with such means as Fitosporin before sowing.
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Do I need to soak the onions before planting in the spring?
Soaking is not a compulsory procedure before planting bulbous crops, especially if onions are grown commercially.
You should not load yourself with a preparation set-up and in cases of use. quality planting material, which grew on healthy soil and was stored in proper conditions.
Since sevok is mainly acquired in wholesale markets, no one can guarantee that he has healthy microflora. Therefore, the correct procedure for locking seeds helps protect gardeners from unpleasant surprises. This and the loss of yield, and onion rotting, and soil contamination by various diseases and pests.
Before soaking necessary cut a bow, to allow the solution to penetrate between the scales and kill pathogens. But you should not get involved in cutting, having made a too large cut, the turnip can rot or not release the feather, you can also clean the seeds from the old husk.
When using planting materials of small sizes, processing is too time consuming, so it is better to secure your future crop at the procurement stage.
Preference is given to farms that adhere to the cultivation technology, harvest in dry weather, have special storage facilities. This eliminates spoilage or degradation of onions in winter.
Pros and cons of soaking sevka
Among summer residents, the debate over the effectiveness of preparing onions for planting by soaking does not abate. Everyone should make a decision for himself, and it can be based on the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure.
According to the analysis of long-term experience of gardeners, the following pros procedures:
- activation of the growth of herbs and turnips;
- disinfection;
- rot prevention;
- protecting the soil from pathogenic bacteria that can be transported with planting crops.
The disadvantages of soaking concern improper preparation or violation of temperature. Planting material may deteriorate due to improper trimming or non-compliance with the proportions in the manufacture of the solution. Therefore, before using one of the options, you should study the instructions.
How and what to soak the bow before planting
Depending on the solution used, the purpose of the treatment varies; some procedures are multifunctional. Each method has its own advantages and features.
How to process in saline
Salt baths are used more often in combination with other procedures. The easiest and most popular way to prepare the planting for planting involves 2 stages of treatment: using saline and potassium permanganate.
First the onions are soaked. for 3 hours in the salt bath, which is prepared in the following proportions: in 2 liters of water stir 2 tablespoons ordinary stone (table) salt.
This procedure ensures the rapid growth of plants, the development of turnips, protects against aggressive soil environment. Salt disinfects onions from nematodes and other pathogens.
In potassium permanganate
In a bucket of water you need to dilute the whole 30-35 g of potassium permanganate, mix it thoroughly until the crystals are completely dissolved. After that, immerse the seed in the tank and let it stand for a couple of hours.
This method is effective due to the action of potassium permanganate, which copes with many pathogenic bacteria.
Soda solution
Baking soda is credited with many qualities that it does not possess. So, for example, there is an opinion that soda baths help prevent onion marksmanship when ripe. This is not true, because the release of the arrow mainly depends on the conditions of preservation of onions in the winter period. Soda will not be able to influence this process and protect it, and it will be processed after processing.
But during heat treatment it can be used.To do this, sevka before planting in the garden should be soaked in hot water (no more than 45-50 degrees) with the addition of a small amount of soda (10 l teaspoon). This procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. provides disinfection of planting material.
How to make a treatment with birch tar
For the treatment of sevka before disembarking apply special preparations of broad action. An alternative is the natural material - birch tar. He is fine copes with various pests and pathogenic bacteriain particular with onion fly.
The use of birch product is considered environmentally friendly and safe for human health and soil microflora.
Preparation of onions with the help of tar consists of the following steps:
- drying of the battery on the battery during the day (temperature range 37-40 degrees);
- removal of the top peel from each turnip;
- pruning;
- soaking in solution for 2-4 hours.
The solution is prepared in proportions: on 1 liter of water is taken 1 tablespoon the tar Fluid temperature should be in the range of 18-22 degrees. During the procedure, it will be necessary to mix the contents of the container 2-3 times for the best impregnation of the seed.
To sevok not pop up during the procedure of soaking, it is recommended to immerse it in the grid and lay out a brick or other weighting compound on top. But too heavy objects should not be used, they can crush the onions.
What treatment to do to protect against pests
The greatest threat to onion is onion fly. Larvae, worms, deposited nearby plants, can destroy the entire crop. To avoid such troubles will help the treatment of planting material before sowing.
Also, the vegetable can be affected by such pests as the bear, wireworm, Colorado potato beetle.
The easiest and surest way is to soak the sev before planting in the tar solution. You can also choose two-stage treatment with salt and manganese composition.
Among folk remedies, baths with the use of red pepper and liquid soap. Proportions: a bucket of water, a tablespoon of liquid soap, 30 gr.dry red pepper. The duration of the procedure is 1-2 hours.
Get rid of pests and diseases will help watering specially prepared solutions. Among the effective ways:
- salt liquid (10 l of water + 3 tbsp. l.);
- tobacco mixture (3 liters of hot water + 200 grams of tobacco dust), lasts 2 days;
- infusion on dandelions (10 liters of boiling water + 200 g. crushed leaves), insist 3-4 days;
- ammonia (2 tablespoons) with water (10 liters).
Spray the soil should be carefully, so as not to harm the plant. Should be processed 1-2 times a week. If the methods were powerless, it is recommended to resort to the use of special drugs, such as Fitosporin.
In order to prevent damage to plants from the onset of pests, it is recommended to adhere to the following tips:
- before planting, the soil must be enriched with rotted manure or peat;
- do not use spoiled and damaged turnips for disembarking;
- the landing site should be changed annually;
- form onion beds in close proximity with spicy and highly aromatic herbs, carrots;
- after harvesting it is necessary to dig the ground deep.
Whatever method of processing before planting is chosen, do not forget about proper care, which also determines the yield and quality of onions. Soaking is only an auxiliary method that promotes rapid growth and disinfection. Without timely irrigation and introduction of complementary foods, there will be no good harvest.