Growing winter onions is not always profitable, because they can freeze, especially in regions with an unstable climate. But the Alpha onion has excellent frost resistance. It can be planted in winter for an early harvest in the spring, or planted early in the season with other vegetables. The variety has an excellent taste and pleasant aroma.
| Maturation | Type | Color | Life form | Taste |
| Early | Bulb | White | perennial | Spicy |
Description of the variety
Alpha is an early crop: the crop ripens in just 40–60 days.
Attention! The vegetable is small-nest, single- and double-budded: 1-2 bulbs are formed in 1 nest from 1 set.
Alpha was bred by English breeders, the originator is Allium Seeds Uk Ltd. The variety was included in the State Register of Russia in 2014.
Composition and beneficial properties
Nutritional value of vegetable (per 100 g):
- proteins - 1.4 g;
- fats - 0.2 g;
- carbohydrates - 8.2 g;
- calorie content - 41 kcal;
- water - 86 g;
- dietary fiber - 3 g.
Vitamin composition of onions:
| Vitamins | Content per 100 g |
| IN 1 | 0.05 mg |
| AT 2 | 0.02 mg |
| AT 4 | 6.1 mg |
| AT 5 | 0.1 mg |
| AT 6 | 0.12 mg |
| AT 9 | 9 mcg |
| C | 10 mg |
| E | 0.2 mg |
| N | 0.9 mcg |
| TO | 0.4 mcg |
| RR | 0.5 mg |
Basic macro- and microelements:
| Name | Content per 100 g |
| Potassium | 175 mg |
| Calcium | 31 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg |
| Chlorine | 25 mg |
| Silicon | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg |
| Copper | 85 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.85 mg |
| Cobalt | 5 mcg |
Phytoncides in the vegetable have a detrimental effect on tuberculosis and dysentery bacilli and destroy other pathogens. Onions have tonic, expectorant, antiseptic properties, strengthen the immune system, reduce blood pressure, improve blood composition, and activate metabolism.
Ripening period
It takes no more than 2 months for Alpha onions to ripen when standard agrotechnical practices are followed. On average, the harvest is harvested after 50 days.
Disease resistance
The variety has strong immunity to major crop diseases and is rarely attacked by pests. However, frequent watering and violation of crop rotation rules reduce the stability of onions.
Characteristics
Ripe bulbs have a round shape, a thin neck, and golden-yellow dry scales, which over time acquire a brownish tint. The pulp is white or yellowish. The taste is spicy. Vegetable weight: 90–120 g.
The marketable yield is high, 176–236 c/ha. The maximum result (393 c/ha) was obtained in the Belgorod region.
What regions is it suitable for?
Alpha is recommended for the Central Black Earth region, but due to its frost resistance it is suitable for areas with a temperate climate.
Main advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the variety:
- high productivity;
- duration of storage of vegetables;
- immunity to diseases and pests;
- frost resistance;
- early ripening.
Flaws:
- demands on soil;
- the need for regular fertilizing.
Unlike other varieties, Alpha ripens early, is resistant to various diseases with proper care, and produces consistently high yields.
Features of planting and growing
Although the cultivation of this variety is largely standard, it is important to observe some nuances.
Preparing for landing
For sowing, use only last year's nigella, otherwise germination will be low. Seeds purchased in the store do not require additional processing.
Choose a flat, well-lit area. The soil is first dug up, treated with herbicides, and furrows are made.
Important! Do not plant onions in lowlands: by absorbing excess moisture, they will significantly reduce their keeping quality.
Soil requirements
Alpha is more demanding on soil composition than most varieties. Prefers slightly alkaline soil. Too acidic soil is alkalized. Dolomite flour is used for liming. If the soil is depleted, organic fertilizers (10 kg/m2) are applied in the fall.
Dates, scheme and rules of planting
In spring, onions are planted in the first or last days of May, when the soil warms up to +10°C. The layout is standard: row spacing is 30 cm, width between plants is 5–10 cm, planting depth is 3–5 cm.
Before winter, the crop is planted in mid-October according to a similar scheme.
Attention! Onions planted in late autumn, before frost sets in, do not sprout and are stored for a long time. When sowing in spring, the yield will be higher.
Features of cultivation
For proper development of onions, the soil must contain nitrogen. If it has not been fertilized since the fall, then in the spring, before sowing, add 30 ml of ammonia to a bucket of water, mix thoroughly and water the soil.
After planting, the beds are mulched and covered with film for better seed germination. When sprouts appear, the shelter is removed and the soil is sprinkled with sand to retain heat.
Nuances of care
Growing onions is standard: the beds are regularly watered, fertilized, weeded and loosened.
Watering mode
Alpha needs plenty of moisture during the growing season: 1-2 buckets of water at room temperature are poured onto each bed. Do this once every 2 days. In rainy weather, do not water the onions, otherwise the bulbs will rot. Irrigation is stopped before harvesting.
Loosening and weeding
To prevent the formation of the earth's crust and ensure access to oxygen, the soil is loosened every 2 weeks after germination. Along with loosening, weeding is carried out, since weeds grow faster than onions and take nutrients from them.
Feeding
2 weeks after the first shoots, the crop is fertilized with a mixture of minerals (40 superphosphate, 30 g ammonium nitrate, 20 g potassium chloride per 10 liters of water). For every 1 m2, 1-2 liters of product are used.
Summer residents often use herbal infusion: about 1 kg of cut grass is poured with a bucket of water, left for a week, diluted by half, add 1 tbsp. wood ash.
As an organic fertilizer, use a solution of chicken manure (1:20), which is infused for 10–14 days. After this, dilute it again with water 15–20 times and water the onion at the root.
Disease and pest control
If the care rules are not followed, onions are susceptible to diseases and pest attacks:
- Onion flies. Insects are repelled by the smells of carrots, tomatoes, and parsley. Plantings are sprayed with infusions of tobacco dust, wormwood, and lemon balm. As a preventive measure, after harvesting the soil is carefully dug up and treated with saline solution before sowing.
- Secretive proboscis. Leaves damaged by the beetle are removed. A mixture of tobacco dust and ash (1:2) is scattered between the rows. For prevention, they follow the rules of crop rotation, destroy plant residues, and dig the ground deeply.
- Thrips. Insecticides are used against them, and sticky traps are placed between the beds. The row spacing is periodically weeded, and for the winter the soil is treated with Karbofos (0.15%).
Main diseases :
- Downy mildew. For treatment, seedlings are treated with Oxychom; for prevention, seedlings are heated before planting.
- Fusarium. To combat the disease, “HOM” is used. Planting material is treated with fungicides.
- Gray rot. Limit the application of nitrogen fertilizers and increase the dose of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
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Harvest and storage
Ripe onions are identified by the yellowed feathers that lie on the ground and the characteristic color of the dry scales.
How and when to collect
The harvest is harvested in dry, clear weather before the first frost, around the end of September or mid-October. The bulbs are placed carefully and dried in the sun. If vegetables were planted before winter, they are dug up at the end of spring.
Storage features and keeping quality of the variety
Store the crop in a dark place with sufficient air circulation, low humidity and a temperature not lower than +10°C.
Important! Thoroughly dried onions are placed in nets or baskets. In plastic bags, oxygen will not reach the vegetables, which will lead to rotting of the fruit.
If the crop has been thoroughly dried and a suitable storage location has been chosen, then the onion will not lose its presentation and taste for 6–9 months.
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Reviews
In general, farmers speak positively about the variety, noting its productivity and early ripening.
Svetlana, Omsk : “After living in the city for many years, my husband and I moved to the village. First of all, I planted onions on my plot, but the first experiment was not a success. I read rave reviews about the Alpha variety and its description. I was really pleased with the bow. It grows just fine and produces a rich harvest every year. I recommend!"
Raisa, Barnaul: “Since childhood, I’ve been used to working in the garden. I have a small plot of land where I mainly grow greens. I don’t put any special effort into growing it, and it doesn’t require much maintenance. Even our children readily eat fresh onions.”
Ekaterina, Moscow: “A neighbor recommended the Alpha onion, and I decided to try planting it at home. I didn’t expect a big harvest, but in vain: the vegetables grow quickly and are large in size. Now I plant only this variety.”
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