Bamberger was brought to us from Holland. It attracted attention for its unpretentiousness in cultivation and excellent taste, similar to salad varieties. High yields add additional benefits. Onion sets of this variety can be purchased at specialized seed stores. It can be grown in any region.
Description of the variety
Bulbs of the Bamberger variety stand out among competitors with their oblong shape, weighing 80 grams. The length of one head reaches 10 centimeters. Convenient elongated shape makes cutting and processing easy. The pulp has a typical white color, and the husk is yellow-brown. The Bamberger variety is not prone to bolting. Can be grown in any climatic conditions. The keeping quality of the bulbs is excellent; by the end of storage, the taste does not deteriorate, and the juiciness is not lost. The description of the variety promises the safety of the harvest until the new season.
Bamberger tastes like shallots. The heat is also felt, but it is more in the aroma than in the taste. Those who grew this variety on their plot claim that it is significantly superior to varieties with red and white scales, traditionally considered salad varieties. Bamberger is very soft, juicy, but at the same time crispy, unlike its competitors. The integumentary scales are removed very easily.
Another positive characteristic of Bamberger is its excellent resistance to bolting, as well as to pests and fungal diseases. He is not afraid of problems such as:
- powdery mildew;
- rot;
- thrips;
- onion fly.
It should be noted that only Dutch-made onion sets have increased resistance. Chuvash is much cheaper in price, but you may not get a rich harvest from it in the Siberian climate.
Preparing for landing
Bamberger has certain growing features that allow you to collect the maximum quality harvest. Immediately after purchasing, the sets should be dried thoroughly. To do this, spread it in a thin layer on newspaper and place it in a warm room.
2 weeks before the upcoming planting, the onions are pre-prepared:
- brought into a room with an air temperature of +15–18 °C;
- a day before planting in the garden, the seedlings are kept at a temperature of +35 °C;
- Before planting, the seedlings are disinfected in a manganese solution or copper sulfate.
Recommended temperatures must not be exceeded.Otherwise, plant growth will be slow. Preliminary hardening and heating help to avoid the further formation of arrows.
Landing Features
Bamberger onions are best grown in sandy loam soils. Choose a place for planting that is well lit, without drafts. The bed is dug up in advance and organic fertilizers are added. This variety can be planted before winter, 20 days before the onset of frost, or in early spring. For planting before winter, you need to select the smallest bulbs.
When growing Bamberger, you should strictly follow the rules of crop rotation. In the place where onions previously grew, this plant cannot be planted for 3 years. It is best to choose places where legumes, tomatoes or cabbage were grown last season. Carrots will be an excellent neighbor for Bamberger.
In the prepared bed, grooves are made 3 centimeters deep. The bulbs are placed in them at a distance of 10 cm from each other. There is a 30 cm space between the rows. The plantings are watered moderately with warm water.
Features of care
Bamberger is an unpretentious onion variety. It requires standard care, no extra requirements are put forward. After planting, the soil must be loosened and weeds removed once a month. Initially, the beds with onions are watered once every 3 days. If it rains regularly, the intensity of irrigation can be reduced. In July, the frequency of watering is reduced to once every 10 days, and 3 weeks before the expected harvest, the plantings stop watering altogether.
2 weeks after planting Bamberger on the beds, it is recommended to feed it with a solution of chicken manure. 10 liters of solution are prepared per 1 square meter. After 3 weeks, nitrogen fertilizers are applied to the site, and after another 3 weeks, potassium fertilizers are applied.This completes feeding Bamberger.
In order to protect onions from the negative effects of pests, plantings are treated with a solution of copper sulfate. The treatment is carried out when the feather size reaches 20 cm.
Storage Features
Bamberger onions produce excellent harvests, which you need to know how to properly preserve. As soon as the cleaning is completed, the heads are sent to dry in a warm, well-ventilated room. The recommended temperature for drying is 30 °C. In good and sunny weather, you can pour the bulbs onto a prepared tray right outside.
When digging up the crop, it is recommended not to trim the feather. In the future, with its help, Bamberger can be tied into buns or braids. This method is very convenient for further storage. But the roots must be cut off after drying. Before being sent to storage, each bulb is carefully inspected. After all, even a couple of rotten specimens can ruin half the harvest.
Only large and medium-sized bulbs are suitable for long-term storage. All unripe, small or overripe crops are discarded.
If not only Bamberger, but also other varieties of onions were grown on the site, then in no case should they be sent for storage together. Each variety must be stored separately. In the basement, where it is recommended to send the harvested crop, the recommended temperature is maintained at +3–10 °C, and air humidity is 70%. If there is no basement, then you can save the Bamberger on an insulated and glazed balcony.
Both wooden or plastic boxes with holes and wicker baskets work well for storing onions. Mesh bags are an excellent option. Cardboard boxes are also used, but they are perforated.Containers must be placed on shelves or pallets, and in no case should they be stored on the floor or near walls.
Reviews from experienced gardeners about Bamberger onions entice many beginners to try this particular variety on their site. As a rule, their experiments turn out to be successful. If you follow simple technology, the harvest will be ensured.
