Prepare Now: Winter Onion Planting Tips for Hardy Harvests
Gardeners, it's time to prepare your beds for winter onion planting. Ideal temperatures and specific techniques ensure successful growth of these hardy vegetables.
Start by preparing your beds. Make furrows and add ash to enrich the soil. Water the beds well before planting. Onions prefer temperatures around +6 degrees Celsius for about a week. Plant onion bulbs at a depth of 5-6 cm, ensuring they're fully covered with soil.
For winter planting, choose robust varieties like 'Snowball'. These are small, pre-grown baby onions, harvested at about hazelnut size. They're treated to prevent early flowering and come in white, yellow, and red types. Plant them from fall to winter, but avoid doing so after the first frosts. If you miss the window, wait until spring.
Planting onions in winter requires careful timing and preparation. Choose the right variety, prepare your beds, and plant at the correct depth. With the right care, your winter onions will thrive and provide a fresh harvest come spring.
