The onion shoot flower stalks: how to avoid this phenomenon and what the gardener should do

The onion flower stalk is the peduncle in which the seeds ripen.

As soon as this problem arose, then all the nutrients are sent there to get new seeds.

In the case when onions are grown on greens, then there is nothing to worry about, and flower stalks are an excellent material for culinary experiments.

Another thing is if the gardener wants to get large onions. In this case, the vegetable will turn out small and will not be able to lie in storage for a long time.

You can avoid problems. However, it is worth remembering that it is easier to prevent trouble than to correct the situation later.

The fact is that in the vast majority of cases, onion shooting is associated with improper storage of seed. For this reason, it is desirable to process onions before planting.

What to do to avoid shooting

Seed onion can be soaked in salt. This will speed up germination and also help the plant increase disease resistance.

The procedure is quite simple. It is necessary to dissolve 20-30 grams of salt in 1 liter of water. In such a liquid, you need to soak the seed for about 4 hours. It must be dried before planting.

Some gardeners also heat the seed onion before planting so that it does not shoot flower stalks.

To do this, for two weeks it must be poured onto a newspaper and left at a temperature of 20 degrees, and for another two weeks it is desirable to store it at a temperature of 40 degrees.

You can harden onions. First, the seeds are dipped in hot water for 15 minutes, and then in cold water for 10 minutes.

What to do if the onion has already shoot flower stalks

First of all, you need to carefully cut off the flower stalks. The sooner this is done, the better. In this case, there is a chance to get large flowers.

In addition, watering and fertilizing should be increased after this procedure.

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• 26 April 2022

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