Growing onions in sawdust at home

Each housewife has her own way of growing green onions at home. Someone is used to putting the bulbs in containers with water, others plant it in containers with soil. True, this does not always look aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, many housewives began to grow onions in ordinary sawdust. This allows you to keep the kitchen and windowsill clean and grow a good harvest of greenery. Very convenient, especially if you live in an apartment and not in a private house. Let's take a look at how onions are grown in sawdust.

Preparation for growing

It's no secret that growing green feathers in soil is a messy business. Those who have already tried to grow greens in sawdust note that this method is less troublesome. The harvest is no worse than that grown in the usual way.

It is very easy to get such a crop. There are some important rules to follow, which are outlined below. First you need to prepare everything you need for the growing process:

• bulbs in the right amount (small set);
• a box or plastic container of a suitable size;
• sawdust from wood (except for needles).

Preparation of planting material

It is very important to find the right bulbs. For this, fruits ranging in size from two to five centimeters are suitable. Large bulbs are not suitable for growing. Next, you need to prepare the planting material in the right way. It is customary to soak the set in a manganese solution. To prepare such a solution, it is necessary to combine hot water (up to 50 ° C) and manganese itself at the tip of a knife in one container. In this form, the onions should stand for about 30 minutes.

Next, the planting material is placed in cold water for 10 minutes. Thus, the bulbs are hardened, and they will not be afraid of temperature drops. If desired, you can additionally soak the fruits in special growth stimulants. They are prepared according to the instructions on the package and greatly accelerate the growth of the feather. True, such an onion will not differ in any way from a purchased one, but I want home products to be natural.

Then dry necks are removed from the bulbs. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the growth points. It is not necessary to remove scales from the bow, only the upper necks are removed. After that, the planting material is dried and the planting begins.

Sawdust preparation

Wood sawdust for growing greenery it is necessary to pour boiling water and leave to cool. When the temperature drops to room temperature, the water will need to be drained. Then the sawdust themselves are transferred into a prepared container or box for seedlings. From above, the substrate is poured with a solution of nitrate. To do this, dissolve five grams of fertilizer in one liter of clean water. Such feeding will saturate the soil with nitrogen and, accordingly, accelerate the growth of onions.

You can also use organic substances such as wood ash. Sawdust is poured with it, and then the bulbs are planted in the substrate. This method is used as a prophylaxis against rot. The container should be two-thirds full of sawdust.

Instructions for growing onions in sawdust

Let's take a look at how the onions are planted in sawdust:

1. Onions on greens are planted tightly in a prepared substrate.The bulbs must be deepened into the woody base.
2. The space between the fruits should be filled with dry sawdust. In this case, you do not need to fill the bulbs themselves.
3. Prepared onions in sawdust should be placed on the windowsill. Make sure that no drafts enter the container.

Greenery care

Now you know how to plant a bow on a feather, and then we will consider how to care for it. It is often unnecessary to water the substrate. The first watering is done about a week after planting. Next, you need to look as needed, but not more often than once every five or seven days. If the room is humid enough, then the plants are watered even less often, about once every ten days.

You do not need to feed the greens. The amount of fertilizer already contained in the sawdust is enough. If the feather becomes sluggish and pale, then the onion can be fed with calcium nitrate. To do this, simply spray the greens with a solution prepared according to the instructions.

Green onions are very fond of light. Greens should be illuminated for at least 12 hours per day. If daylight hours are reduced, you will have to equip additional lighting. For this, special phytolamps and ordinary lamps are installed. The first greens can be cut after three weeks. Such a feather usually grows up to 20 centimeters or more in height.

Conclusion

Growing onions on a windowsill is a great way to save money and get healthy and tasty greens. Now you know exactly how grow green onions at home, using available materials and devices. Containers with herbs can be placed in the kitchen and always have a juicy green onion on hand for salads and other dishes. Sawdust retains moisture well and is very easy to use. Many housewives claim that this is the best way to grow onions at home.

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