In order to grow and get large and healthy onion fruits, you first need to figure out which are the best varieties that are suitable for growing and long-term storage.
Hercules
Differs in high productivity. Stores very well. After planting, it does not need abundant watering, because has a powerful root system. It is resistant to morning frost and is rarely affected by pests. The fruits are not very sharp to taste, round in shape.
Cupid
Suitable for growing in small areas. The result reaches up to 95%. It is stored for a long time and rarely decays. Does not require constant watering. It is planted in open ground only with seedlings obtained in greenhouse conditions. Very afraid of frost. Fruits are rounded, slightly elongated upward. Reach weights up to 150 grams. The taste is soft and not very spicy.
Centurion
It is early maturing, with a high yield. The harvest ripens by mid-July. From 1 sq. m are collected up to 4 kg. It is highly resistant to disease and has an increased storage capacity. It tolerates night frosts well. Prefers sunny locations and soil rich in fertilizers. The bulbs are well cut into juicy large rings, with a sweet aftertaste and a little bitterness.
Stuttgarten Riesen
It is very cold resistant. It is considered early maturing. In warm and southern regions, the harvest ripens by the end of May. From 1 square meter get up to 5 kg. After planting, it needs abundant watering only in the first decade of growth. He is especially unpretentious, but he loves rich soil. The heads are slightly flattened in shape. The taste is very juicy. Onions are especially good for salads. Possesses excellent storage.
Carmen
Possesses high frost resistance. Grows well even in the northern regions. It attracts with its unusual red color of the husk and white juicy pulp. It is early maturing. Head formation occurs on day 80 of planting. Productivity up to 2.5 kg. for 1 sq.m. The taste is very soft, with a pleasant bitterness.
Manas
It has a very high yield. Used to grow greens. It is harvested at the end of July. The bulbs reach a weight of 150 grams, are round in shape and are covered with orange peel. Ripen for 110 days. The sweet and firm flesh is slightly pungent. A distinctive feature is that Manas perfectly adapts to different climatic conditions and has good immunity to various diseases. He is not picky, but responds well to fertilizers.
Yalta
The planting is carried out in the warmth through the set, in a cool climate, through the seedlings. This is the best and most delicious variety. The bulbs are flat in shape and purple in color. The taste is without bitterness, and the flesh is very juicy.
When choosing an onion variety, be sure to take into account the peculiarities of the climate where it will grow.
