New York Early Onion
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The New York Early onion keeps well and produces bulbs 10 cm in diameter. Transplant to the garden in early May.
Growing tips for New York Early onion
Deep seed tray
Ideal for seedlings without transplanting, such as onions and leeks.
Measures: 8.75" x 5.875" x 3"
Nos semences de new york early onion sont certifiées biologiques.
Nous utilisons des méthodes naturelles et respectueuses de l'environnement pour cultiver nos plantes, sans aucun usage de pesticides, d'herbicides ou d'engrais chimiques. En choisissant nos semences bio d'new york early onion, vous soutenez une approche responsable au profit de la nature.
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Yves Gagnon
Onion growing conditions
Onions are sensitive to photoperiod. It is important to choose cultivars adapted to their latitude. In southern Canada and the northern United States, long-day cultivars are grown that begin developing their bulbs at the summer solstice, when the photoperiod begins to decline. The size of the bulb is proportional to the volume of foliage produced before this time. To obtain good-sized bulbs, the onion must be planted as early as possible in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. There is no need to worry about frost, as the onion is resistant to it. Onions prefer light, loose, humus-rich soils. They react poorly to heavy, moist soils. They are grown in full sun, on a site with unrestricted air circulation. They tolerate drought well once established. Consistent moisture during the vegetative development period ensures good yields. The bulb ripens best in dry periods. Onions are moderately demanding plants. Good yields can be achieved without any compost if they have been abundant in previous years. In poor soil, apply 500 kg to 1 t of mature compost per 100 m2. Excess nitrogen hinders bulb maturation. The optimal pH for growing onions is between 6 and 7.5.
Onion Crop Rotation
Onions are normally grown at the end of the rotation with frugal plants. They can also be grown in the second year of the rotation with plants that require mature compost, but with less compost input than with the latter. It is recommended not to return to the same area with lilies for at least 4 years.
Onion companionship
Onions are good companions for carrots because they keep carrot flies away. However, growing these two species too closely together can be detrimental to onions, which are susceptible to fungal diseases when air circulation is inadequate. In addition, the shade cast by carrot foliage can hinder bulb maturation. Onions can be grown alone in a bed interspersed with beds containing other species. In addition to being a good companion for carrots, onions grow well alongside beets, parsnips, potatoes, lettuce, and brassicas. However, onions hinder the growth of peas, beans, and broad beans. The most important thing is to ensure good air circulation for onions to prevent the development of fungal diseases.
— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book The ecological cultivation of vegetable plants , Colloidal Editions.
