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Leeks are gaining popularity in garden plots and on farms. One of the most popular varieties is the Karantansky onion, which gives a high yield and is adapted to various climatic conditions. The variety has a spicy taste and ripens at a later date.
Features of the variety
Leeks are a herbaceous horticultural crop that grows up to 40 cm in height. After planting, the plant forms a root system and a false bulb. The aerial part is represented by green feathers arranged in a fan.
In the second year, the leek grows a peduncle with pinkish flowers, collected by inflorescences. The seeds are harvested in August. The planting material remains viable for 2 years.
Description of leek Karantansky:
- late ripening;
- the period from sprouting to harvesting is 130-180 days;
- height 30-50 cm;
- the cylindrical shape of the false bulb;
- the white part of the bulb is 10 to 25 cm long, 4 cm in diameter;
- powerful green feathers with a waxy coating;
- delicate semi-sharp taste;
- plant weight from 200 to 350 g;
- high frost resistance;
- yield up to 5 kg from 1 m2.
Karantansky onion is a dietary product. It is used fresh, added to homemade preparations for the winter. Onions retain their properties when frozen.
The culture is rich in vitamins and minerals, improves the functioning of the digestive system and gallbladder. The variety Karantansky has a low calorie content, which allows it to be used in a dietary diet.
Fresh leeks are used with caution in diseases of the duodenum and stomach, kidneys, bladder, and kidney stones.
Growing from seeds
Onions of the Karantansky variety are grown by the seed method. In the middle lane and northern regions, seeds are planted at home and seedlings are obtained, which are transferred to the beds. In the southern regions, onions are planted directly in the open ground.
Planting onions
To speed up the ripening process, Karantansky onions are grown in seedlings. Seeds are planted at home in March. For this, light fertile soil is prepared. It is obtained by combining turf and fertile land.
It is recommended to steam the soil in a water bath to get rid of pathogens. Cold treatment is another way to disinfect the soil. For several months, the substrate is kept in the refrigerator or outside at sub-zero temperatures.
To improve the germination of seeds of the Karantansky variety allows their pre-treatment. First, the material is kept in warm water for 12 hours. It is best to use a thermos to maintain a constant water temperature. Then the seeds are washed with cold water and dried.
The soil is poured into containers, tamped and watered. Furrows are made on the surface of the soil with a depth of 2 cm. Leek seeds are placed every 3 cm and covered with earth.
When grown from seeds, the Karantansky leek sprouts at a temperature of +7 ° C. It is important to keep the soil moist before growth forms. The first shoots will appear in 10 days.
Seedling care
Seedlings of Karantansky onions need certain conditions:
- access to fresh air;
- moistening the soil;
- bright diffused light for 10 hours;
- daytime temperature 18-20 ° С;
- the temperature at night is about 13 ° C.
For watering leeks, use warm, settled water. It is best to spray the plantings of the Karantansky variety from a spray bottle. If the day length is short, additional lighting must be installed.
Leek root system is protected from hypothermia. Foam plastic or drywall is placed under containers with landings. Seedlings of the Karantansky variety should not suffer from drafts and direct exposure to the sun. Seedlings are thinned out so that they do not interfere with each other.
6 weeks after the sprouts appear, they begin to harden the Karantansky onion. Landings are placed on a balcony or loggia. Under the influence of fresh air, the culture will quickly adapt to natural conditions.
Landing in open ground
Transfer to open areas leek seedlings Karantansky at the age of 50-60 days. Pre-select a place for planting and prepare the soil. Work is carried out in the spring after warming up the soil. Podzimny planting is allowed to get early greenery.
Seat selection
For planting Karantansky leeks, an open sunny area, far from shrubs and buildings, is suitable. The culture prefers fertile neutral soils. Onions grow best on loamy soils fertilized with organic matter.
In the fall, the site is dug up and 2 tbsp each is added. l. complex fertilizer Nitrofoska per 1 m2 and a bucket of humus. Lime is added to the soil of high acidity.
Work order
For planting leeks Karantansky choose a cloudy warm day. The work is carried out according to the order:
- In the garden, furrows are made 5 cm deep. 30 cm are left between them.
- The onion is taken out of the container, the roots are cut to 4 cm and transferred to the furrows.
- Leave 15 cm between the seedlings.
- The bulbs are covered with earth and watered.
Winter landing
According to the description, the Karantansky leek is suitable for planting before winter. The plot is prepared in summer, fertilized with rotted manure or compost.
In November, the seeds are planted in furrows 8 cm deep. The work is done when the weather is cool. With warming, the seeds of the Karantansky variety will germinate, and the seedlings will die with the onset of severe cold weather.
Planting is mulched with humus or peat. When snow falls, you need to additionally fill the beds with it. High snow cover melts longer, which will save the Karantansky onion from spring frosts.
Leek care
The Karantansky variety requires a regular supply of moisture. To obtain a high yield, the culture is fed with organic matter or minerals. Additionally, plantings are treated for pests and diseases.
Watering
For 3 days after planting, the Karantansky leeks are not watered. Then 1 m2 add 10-15 liters of water. It is preliminarily defended in barrels.
It is important to avoid stagnant water in the beds. When watering, the drops should not come into contact with the feathers of the Karantansky onion.
After watering, be sure to loosen the soil in order to accelerate the absorption of moisture and nutrients. Weeds are weeded in a timely manner.
The stems of the Karantansky onion are spud three times a season to form a large white "leg". A mulching layer of dry manure or dried grass can be poured onto the beds.
Top dressing
Every 2 weeks Karantansky leeks are fed with organic matter or mineral fertilizers. The first treatment is carried out 3 weeks after transfer to the ground.
Feeding options for leeks:
- a solution of 5 g of urea and 3 g of potassium sulfate in 5 liters of water;
- infusion of chicken droppings 1:15;
- mullein solution in a ratio of 1:10.
The resulting solutions are used immediately after preparation. For processing, choose a cloudy day, morning or evening hours.
Wood ash is a universal method for feeding Karantansky onions. It is introduced into the soil when loosening. 1 m2 plot take 1 glass of ash.
Disease and pest control
Subject to agricultural practices, the risk of diseases and pests is minimal. For the prevention and control of them, folk remedies and chemicals are used.
The Karantansky variety rarely suffers from diseases, but an excess of moisture provokes fungal diseases. Under the influence of the fungus, the bulb is destroyed, the onion stalks wither. To protect the plantings, seeds and adult plants should be treated with a solution of Fitosporin.
Onion fly is the main crop pest. In mid-May, the insect lays eggs in the soil, and after a few days the larvae begin to eat the core of the leek. For the treatment of the site, wood ash or tobacco dust is used, which is sprayed over the onion. The pest is repelled by dry ground pepper.
Cleaning and storage
When grown from seed, leeks Karantansky take away from August to October. Onions are dug up in dry weather until the temperature drops below -5 ° C. Plants are left near the garden to dry. Leeks are cleaned of clods of earth, the roots are pruned. Feathers are not removed so that the onion does not dry out.
The leek harvest is stored in boxes, where 5 cm of moistened coarse sand is poured. The bulbs are placed in an upright position, sand is poured between them.
The Karantansky variety is stored at zero temperature and 85% humidity. Onions are left in a greenhouse, transferred to a basement, cellar or balcony. In the refrigerator, the variety is kept in 8 pieces. in plastic bags with perforation. In such conditions, the shelf life of onions is 5-6 months.
If you leave the onion in the garden, then the next year the plant will give arrows with seeds. They are harvested in the fall and used for planting.
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Conclusion
Karantansky leeks are grown from seeds that are planted at home or directly in open ground. A more reliable way is to obtain onion seedlings. The culture requires abundant watering, loosening the soil and applying fertilizers.
The variety is attractive for its good taste, which remains fresh even after processing. Leeks are rich in minerals and vitamins, useful for vitamin deficiency, exhaustion, overwork.
