Onion Stuttgarten Stanfield F1: variety description, photos and reviews, planting and care

History of variety development

The Stuttgarter onion was developed thanks to the painstaking work of German breeders.
To obtain a new product, varieties with similar characteristics were used, and their best qualities were taken. Onions have been included in the state register since 1995. It is resistant to genetic mutations, and quality standards have been maintained throughout its existence. This led to the widespread distribution of the Stuttgarter Riesen variety in the Russian Federation.

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general characteristics

Stuttgarter Riesen onion is an onion variety bred by German breeders. It is very popular among both amateurs and professional gardeners. It is a high-yielding variety of universal value and has high demand in the market.

What it looks like: description and photo

Onions of this variety are distinguished by their large size (on average 100-200 grams) and slightly flattened shape. The ripe fruit has a color ranging from yellow-brown to light yellow or even white.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits include:

• high productivity;
• early and fairly rapid ripening;
• undemanding to planting and care;
• versatility in use;
• unpretentiousness to storage conditions;
• good preservation even under unfavorable conditions;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• Possibility of growing from seeds through seedlings.

Among the disadvantages are:

• strong susceptibility to rot in high dampness;
• inconvenient shape for cutting and cooking.

What diseases and pests is it resistant to?

Important!

Powdery mildew and the formation of shoots usually do not disturb this plant; sometimes slight nesting and budding are observed.

Usually, various diseases are introduced along with low-quality planting material, so you should only buy it in specialized stores of trusted companies. Before planting, sets and seeds should be disinfected to prevent diseases.

Soil requirements

The most suitable soil for Stuttgarter Riesen is chernozem or loam with a neutral reaction, although any soil other than acidic soil will do. To improve fertility, it is fertilized with compost, humus, wood ash or superphosphate and dug up.

Productivity

The Stuttgarter Riesen onion is a high-yielding, early-ripening variety. Seeds ripen faster, and when planted, you can have a harvest in as little as 10 weeks. When planting seeds, the period increases to 3.5 months .

Thanks to the high yield, from one square meter of soil you can harvest from 5 to 8 kilograms of onions, depending on the quality of care.

How do they use it?

The Stuttgarter Riesen variety is widely used in cooking. It has an islandy taste, but not too much , which allows it to be used in almost all recipes where onions are needed, for example, Stuttgarter Risen will be good in salads. This variety is also often dried, frozen and canned. Its density helps to successfully endure such procedures without losing its beneficial qualities.

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Description of the variety

The Stuttgarter Stanfield onion is an updated version of the previous variety. The hybrid is supplied from Holland in the form of sets (onion sets of Dutch selection are described here). It consists of small bulbs about two centimeters in diameter. Color – golden brown. After ripening, the head becomes rounded and flattened, reaching a mass of 160 grams. The outside color remains the same.

The inside of the bulb is white, it has up to five layers of golden scales. It differs from the previous variety in its small thin neck, resistance to fungal diseases, rapid ripening and good yield.

Taste, benefits and harms

Unlike the previous variety, which has a mild taste, Stuttgarter Stanfield onions are quite spicy. Its use should be limited to people who have the following problems:

• ulcer;
• gastritis;
• skin diseases;
• kidney and liver diseases;
• high blood clotting;
• gastrointestinal diseases.

The limitation is due to the fact that onions can seriously damage the mucous membranes of internal organs.

But otherwise it will only bring benefits. It is worth mentioning its beneficial properties:

• rich in vitamin C;
• medicinal properties of plant juice, which is effective for the prevention of colds;
• cleaning blood vessels and arteries from cholesterol plaques.

Important! Include a few grams of this wonderful vegetable in your daily diet, and you will not only protect yourself from colds, but also supply your body with useful microelements and vitamins.

Maturation speed

The Stuttgarter Stanfield is distinguished by its faster maturation than the Stuttgarter Riesen from which it was obtained. This is a mid-early variety:

• It will take 50-65 days from feather appearance to full maturity.
• If sowing was done by seeds, then it will take 100-114 days before harvesting.

The plant produces good seedlings in clay soil diluted with chernozem. The acidity of the soil should be neutral. Choose planting sites after tomatoes, legumes, cucumbers and cabbage.

Growing areas

Onions are grown in any zone. It tolerates a variety of climates well. It is important to pay attention to spring planting here. In each climate zone, the soil warms up differently. For example:

• in central Russia, planting can be carried out as early as April;
• in Siberia a little later.

Onions love well-warmed soil.

Harvest and storage

Stuttgarter greens and young onions are eaten throughout the season. But the full harvest is carried out only when the bulbs have reached the stage of technical ripeness. During this period, the leaves turn yellow and dry out. The neck also begins to dry out, and the scales on the heads themselves acquire a characteristic color. It is impossible to keep a ripe Stuttgarter crop in the ground, because it can begin to germinate again or rot after the first rain.

Harvesting

For harvesting, choose a fine sunny day. The bulbs are dug up, placed in small piles on the garden bed or spread out in a thin layer and dried. If weather conditions do not allow this, then a well-ventilated shed is suitable for drying Stuttgarter onions. The roots and leaves should dry well. After this, the harvested crop is sorted.

Only healthy, well-ripened Stuttgarter bulbs without obvious damage should be stored. Their roots and dried leaves should be cut off and placed in boxes with sand. There should be no sudden temperature changes in the storage room. A basement with moderate humidity is ideal for this purpose. If proper conditions are provided, Stuttgarter bulbs are perfectly preserved until spring. Sevok is stored in a similar way, only its safety is periodically checked. Otherwise, due to temperature fluctuations or high humidity, it may sprout.

Description and characteristics of the variety

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The Stuttgarten Stenfield F1 bow is an improved and more durable look compared to the Stuttgarten Riesen, which served as the basis for its creation (Dutch line).

In terms of ripening time, this onion is medium early, ripening occurs earlier than its predecessor.

From the moment the stems appear until ripening, 50-65 days pass. If planting is carried out by seeds, then full ripening occurs in 111-114 days.

What you should know about the Stuttgarten Stenfield F1 bow:

• average weight 160-170 g;
• the shape is round and slightly flattened;
• bulbs aligned;
• the diameter of the set is about 2 cm;
• head diameter 6-7 cm;
• the outside color is brownish-golden;
• the pulp is light, juicy;
• tight fit of scales;
• thin neck.

The onion has a good texture and a dense consistency. The view is beautiful, marketable. It is used in first and second courses, for boiling, frying, and also fresh.

Onions are well adapted to different climates, are not afraid of cold and hot weather, and cope with drought.

Taste, benefits and harms

The Stuttgarten Stanfield F1 variety has an exquisite taste, with a soft tint and a slight spice. There is no sharp burning sensation. Nutritionists advise introducing it into the diet to prevent infectious and colds, and for atherosclerotic vascular damage. Onion pulp contains a lot of ascorbic acid and antioxidants. Onions are used with caution in the following pathological conditions:

• liver diseases;
• skin lesions;
• gastritis and gastrointestinal ulcers;
• kidney stones, sand;
• bleeding disorders.

Landing

Stuttgarten Stenfield F1 onions are planted after predecessors such as parsley, parsnips, tomatoes, beans, cabbage (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower). It can be grown from seeds and sets. Small bulbs can be planted earlier or before winter, but large bulbs can be planted only when the surface layer is well warmed up.

The seeds are pre-soaked and sown in furrows 1.5 cm deep, in increments of 3-4 cm. If there is a threat of frost, the rows are mulched with compost and peat. Thinning is carried out when 2 feathers grow and then when 4 feathers appear. The step between bushes is left to 6-7 cm.

Sowing time:

• in the northern regions - 1st-2nd ten days of May;
• middle zone - 2-3rd decade of April;
• southern regions - from the first days of April.

An important condition is that the soil is warmed up to 7-9 degrees, and there is no return frost. You can carry out pre-winter sowing using small planting material. The sets are first kept warm for up to 2 days and treated with potassium permanganate. The placement pattern is 10 by 20 cm, the depth of the soil is 4 cm (in spring), up to 6 cm (during winter planting).

When is it planted in different regions?

Before winter

Attention!

Onions should be planted about a month before the onset of persistent frosts and freezing of the soil. You can focus on the temperature - if it remains stable at around +5, then planting can begin.

Planting times may vary in different regions depending on the local climate. For example:

• In the Krasnodar Territory, the weather is very unstable, which can lead to poor timing for planting onions. Local agronomists plant from October 20 to November 20 on any day when the weather is lucky.
• In the Moscow region , frequent snowstorms occur, which can have a bad effect on plants. This region usually experiences more or less warm and dry days between September 20 and October 20.
• In the Leningrad region , to obtain a successful harvest, as in the Moscow region, it is better to plant onions from approximately September 20 to October 20.
• In the Urals , oddly enough, many people plant onions before winter, but despite this, there are no exact dates for planting onions in this region. The weather is unstable, but you should be guided by the fact that you need to plant the plants a month before severe frosts. Typically this can be the period from late September to early October.

in spring

1. For spring planting, medium and large specimens of sets are used.
2. The soil needs to be prepared and fertilized in the fall.
3. The bulbs must be planted in holes at a distance of at least ten centimeters from each other.
4. In order to protect the roots from drying out in hot weather, the bulbs can be covered with sawdust instead of soil.

Growing and care

With the emergence of seedlings, they begin to fertilize. In the first half of the growing season, nitrogen compounds are used - urea, nitroammophoska, urea. For 2-3 applications, complex formulations are suitable - Agricola, Fertika for onions and garlic. In order for the heads to be large and well stored all winter, the composition must contain phosphorus and potassium salts.

Watering is carried out moderately, with a frequency of 1 to 3 times a week. It is completed 25-27 days before harvesting.

Propagation of chives by division

In favorable conditions, the onion grows strongly and completely covers the soil. As a result, crop productivity decreases, and feathers grow worse in older bushes. In addition, they quickly wither and acquire an unpleasant taste. To correct this situation, the crop needs to be replanted, dividing the bushes into several parts.

It is best to divide the plant at the age of 2-4 years, since it is strong and when breaking the mother bush, you can get many daughter parts. This manipulation is best carried out in the spring (no later than the foliage begins to actively grow) or at the very beginning of autumn. Propagate in this order:

• Water the bed generously.
• Dig the plant with a shovel or pitchfork and remove it completely from the ground.
• Trim the leaves and roots of the dug up bush to a length of 12-15 and 5-7 cm, respectively.
• Break the bush with your hands or using a knife into several parts, leaving at least 8-10 bulbs on each.
• Immediately plant the resulting fragments in a new place, adhering to the usual planting pattern. The optimal distance between them is 30 cm.
• Water the new planting generously, and in cold weather or on the eve of frost, mulch with peat or humus.

Transplanted plants will quickly sprout new shoots.

Diseases and pests

The Stuttgarter Stanfield is rarely attacked by pests. Resistant to diseases. Does not suffer from powdery mildew like other onion varieties.

If you suddenly notice that the plant has suffered from some kind of disease, then most likely it was introduced with low-quality planting material. Therefore, before planting, be sure to disinfect the seeds and sets.

Despite the fact that onions are resistant to various fungal diseases, plant dill and a bed of carrots next to them. You can also simply alternate these two crops, for example, three rows of onions, three rows of carrots, and so on. The smell of dill and carrots repels pests.

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Flaws

Despite its undoubted advantages, the variety also has a number of disadvantages that cannot be passed over in silence. According to numerous reviews, consumers are most dissatisfied with such a feature of the shape as the presence of a small circular pit near the neck. This varietal feature of the flattened vegetable is clearly visible in the video and photo.

Firstly, the shape is not very convenient for cleaning and cutting. Secondly, in wet years this place becomes a hotbed of putrefactive processes. Stuttgarter risen is not resistant enough to neck rot.

There is also a fairly strong susceptibility to peronosporosis (downy mildew). To prevent the disease, it is necessary to strictly observe crop rotation, use biological or (if urgently necessary) chemical fungicides before planting and during the growing season.

The place for the garden bed is chosen to be sunny and well blown by the wind. Acidic soils are subject to mandatory preliminary deoxidation. Early planting promotes resistance to fungal diseases and pests.

When to plant onion sets? It has been proven that the sooner the better once the ground thaws. There is no need to be afraid that the spring cold will cause the plants to dwindle. If the seeds were stored correctly (without sudden temperature changes), then this will not happen.