Onion planting can be found almost everywhere in many Russian beds. The plant, first of all, is in the ground, at the very beginning of the garden season. Its popularity is due to the fact that it tolerates various weather conditions well and is resistant to diseases and all sorts of pests.

These indicators are especially inherent in hybrids and early ripening varieties, such as the Corrado onion, which is in great demand among summer residents. In this article, we will take a closer look at what kind of variety it is, what are its advantages, and whether there are any disadvantages.

Variety history

The corrado onion is a fairly recent hybrid obtained by breeders in Holland. It appeared in the State Register in 2015. It is cultivated on the territory of Russia in 6 regions.

Characteristics and description of the Corrado bow

Bamberger onion - variety description

In terms of its properties, a hybrid has the following characteristics:

  • In appearance, the plant has a powerful structure. Leaves are well developed, glossy, as if covered with wax;
  • The heads are smooth, regular round, with two primordia;
  • The color of the fruit is golden with a tint of brown and gray;
  • Pleasant taste of medium pungency;
  • The bulbous neck is either thin or medium in thickness.

Corrado bow

Corrado onions yield about 3 kg per square meter, assuming an average head weight of 100 g.

Garden bulbs are added to vegetable salads, as well as to various dishes. It is dried and frozen, its use is great, as in all varieties of the mid-season species. Recommended for long-term storage, lies very well and at the same time retains its external presentation.

Agrotechnics

The Corrado onion variety grows well on fertile loose and light soils, sandy loam or loam is suitable for it. As with many garden crops, the soil for planting onions is prepared in the fall, giving preference to sunny places in the garden. It is better if in this place before planting the onions there were zucchini, pumpkin, potatoes or cabbage, as well as cucumbers. Tomatoes, herbs and beans are also good predecessors.

Shetan's Bow

The soil is dug up in the autumn, rotted compost or humus and wood ash are brought in. If it is possible to apply mineral fertilizer, then superphosphate and potassium sulfate are used instead of ash.

Corrado onion sets are sown before winter, but this is done with an eye on the region and can occur both in October and in November, the main thing is that the air temperature is +5 degrees. At the same time, winter garlic is usually planted. Onion planting pattern: from 5 to 10 cm between plants, and between rows - about 20 cm.

Important information! It is necessary to examine the material with special attention before planting, selecting only the healthiest bulbs without visible damage. There should be no sprouted feathers, much less roots.

There is no need to soak the seedlings, as well as to use growth stimulants, because when planted in autumn, this, on the contrary, can lead to disastrous consequences, and specifically to the death of the onion. If the seed was purchased from a good manufacturer, then it has probably already passed the necessary processing.

Corrado onion in the garden

The bulbs must be planted in the ground with the required depth, which will be 5 cm above the neck, so that they can comfortably overwinter. Also for this purpose, after planting, they are sprinkled with fertile soil and mulched, which is also better not to be neglected.In winter, snow is thrown over the landing site, saving the bow from low temperatures.

Additional Information! Planting before winter allows you to get a harvest earlier, and the fruits will also have better keeping quality and juiciness.

The Corrado varietal onion is also planted in spring. In this case, it is necessary to warm up the set, for example, near a heating battery. Growth stimulants are used again at will, it is not at all necessary. The temperature outside the window for favorable plantings should be at least 12 degrees, otherwise the plants will begin to go into the arrow. The preferred soil type is the same as when planting in the fall.

Fertilizers are applied to the beds that could not be prepared in the fall. Onions are planted in exactly the same way, except that this time above the neck of the bulb, the layer of soil should be 2 or 3 cm.

Follow-up care

In the future, to obtain a turnip onion, you need to perform a number of ordinary and uncomplicated actions. They consist of timely watering, weeding and loosening between rows.

Watering onions

Watering the plant should be done once or twice a week, but the frequency may vary due to the region and weather conditions in it. If the weather is very hot and there is no rain, water more often and more abundantly.

Important! Watering stops completely 2-3 weeks before the start of the harvest.

About 3 times per season, Corrido onions need to be fed with fertilizers. At the initial stage of development, onions need more nitrogen fertilizers. They are needed so that the mass of greenery grows faster. This is done after 2 weeks from the moment of germination.

Then they feed him a month later with the use of nitrophoska and the preparations "Agroshkola" and "Kristalin".

The third fertilizer is produced at a time when the bulbs are already beginning to form, and ash, potassium sulfate and superphosphate are used.

Varietal ripening usually occurs 3 months after planting, and the onion that was planted before winter ripens 2 weeks earlier than the one that was planted in the spring. Digging the onions is preferable given the weather. It is better if it is dry, and when the foliage has already dried or turned yellow, leaning towards the ground.

Onion harvest

The dug out bulbs are left directly in the garden for a while to allow them to dry, and then the tops are cut off. When it is impossible to dry, for example, due to bad weather, you need to transfer the crop under a roof or shed. The storage of the onion crop must be carried out in conditions of frequent ventilation of the room. The recommended temperature is 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.

Pests and diseases

The Corrado onion is considered a variety that is resistant to both diseases and pests. But nevertheless, it is necessary to follow the simple rules for growing a plant, in this case, the harvest will delight with its abundance.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Corrado variety

At what distance to plant onions

The positive characteristics of the Corrado onion variety can be confidently attributed to the following:

  • The onion yield is at the level, it can be called high;
  • Good storage performance;
  • The plant practically does not give arrows;
  • The root system is powerful;
  • Very resistant to diseases and many types of pests;
  • The maturation rate is 95-100%.

Of the shortcomings, poor cold weather tolerance is noted, so it is preferable and easier to plant it in the middle lane and southern regions.

Recommendations for plant problems

  • Leaves on onions may start to turn yellow due to the low nutrient intake in the soil. Solution - top dressing with substrate and a more thorough watering regime, weeding;
  • If suddenly there is bitterness in the onion during dry weather, the solution to the problem will be more frequent watering;
  • If the greens are dull, then the soil does not have enough nitrogen. For normalization, urea is introduced;
  • Potassium is not enough when the feathers begin to curl. Potassium salt must be added.

Onion Corrado is a mid-season hybrid that is rightfully considered one of the leaders among similar varieties of its class.Its advantages, such as the possibility of long storage and good taste, enable the summer resident to stock up on this essential vegetable for the whole winter. Ease of caring for it is another plus in favor of this type of onion.