ONION TONDA MUSONA NT
Allium cepa
Variety of spring onion or "chebette" , early, originating from Italy , producing beautiful white bulbs , very round and firm .
Cold resistant , it is suitable for autumn sowing for an early harvest in spring .
Sowing and planting
Spring sowing
Sow thinly , in place, from February to April , in rows spaced 25 to 30 cm apart.
Thin out about 2 and a half months after sowing , first to 5 cm , then a few weeks later to 10 cm .
Autumn sowing
In a nursery , in August/September , then transplant in October/November for regions with a mild climate , and in February/March for the coldest regions .
Planting
Plant the bulbs in February/March , spaced 10 cm apart in the row , in rows 30 cm apart.
Growing conditions
Onions need light, loose, fertile soil . Choose a sunny location and avoid damp soil .
To prevent diseases, provide well-rotted manure and regularly apply foliar fertilization with lithothamnium , as well as spraying with Bordeaux mixture .
