Soaking onions before planting

Onions are an indispensable ingredient in many dishes, which is why almost every gardener grows them. Every beginning gardener asks many questions, for example, is it necessary to soak onions before planting?

Onions are grown in 2 stages. First, onion sets are grown from seeds, and the next year from this set, planted again, bulbs appear, which are suitable for food. Whatever the stage, it must be carried out in the spring, but the land should still be prepared in the fall.

Onions are a light-loving plant, so it is best to plant them in a sunny place. Non-acidic soil rich in organic matter will be favorable for it. In the fall, it is recommended to add compost or rotted manure to the beds. It is ideal to add ash, and if the soil is acidic, then it is advisable to lime it.

Soaking onions before planting occurs if onion sets are already being planted, which allows you to stock up on onions for the winter. Many gardeners do not recommend soaking onions before planting. Sometimes the top of the bulb is cut off with a knife before planting, which allows it to sprout faster. With this procedure, it is very important not to cut off much, but only cut off the top. Onion sets are planted 2-3 cm apart, while the distance between the bulbs should be 25-30 cm between rows and 10-12 in rows.

If weather conditions are insufficient for watering, then it is worth watering additionally, while avoiding overwatering, as this can have a very detrimental effect on the onion and its fertility.But by observing all the necessary conditions, you can ultimately get a good supply of onions for a long time.