How is the sowing carried out?
From February spring onions can be stored under glass or on the warm windowsillsownwill. They should only be allowed to get to know the field between March and April. In addition to this early sowing the spring onions can be sown in August - for a harvest the following year.
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When sowing, attention should be paid to the following:
- Seed depth: 1 cm
- Floor temperature: between 18 and 30 ° C
- Row spacing: 15 to 20 cm
- Distance between the individual plants: 5 to 10 cm
Which location and soil conditions are preferred?
Spring onions love locations in full sun. in the Penumbra they also grow, but much more slowly. In addition, the more they are exposed to sunlight, the more intense their taste becomes. With regard to the soil, they value a well-drained, sandy-loamy, humus-rich and nutrient-rich subsoil. Ideally, its pH is between 6.0 and 7.5.
Which neighbors are tough?
Spring onions get along with many other plants in their environment. At the same time, they are offended when they stand near certain plants. Good plant neighbors include oregano, dill, cucumber, lettuce, carrots, beetroot, celery, lamb's lettuce and strawberries. Less recommendable neighbors are:
- Beans
- peas
- Cabbage
- potatoes
When and how does the harvest work?
Spring onions are usually ready to harvest around three months after sowing. So the harvest begins between June and July when the seeds are sown in spring. If, on the other hand, they were sown in August, the spring onions will be harvested in May of the following year.
When harvesting, the whole plant is pulled out of the earth. Alternatively, you have the option of just cutting off the green parts of the plant and leaving the tiny tubers in the ground. With this variant, you can use the scissors again after three to four weeks. set the knife to harvest.
Tips & Tricks
If you want to harvest fresh spring onions throughout the gardening season, you should leave at least 2.5 cm on the plant during harvest. Then the spring onions will continue to grow and form thicker tubers.
