When is the best time to transplant onions (transplanting time and method of onion seedlings)

Onion is one of the main vegetables grown in China, and many people like to eat it. It also has high medicinal value, has the effect of lowering blood viscosity and blood pressure, and is a very suitable health food for middle-aged and elderly people.

Onion transplanting time

Onions should not be transplanted too early. They should be transplanted in late autumn or November to avoid excessively cold weather. This is the best time to transplant onions. They can enter the winter in the best condition. If they are transplanted too early, they are likely to have early moss in the spring. If they are transplanted too late, they are likely to be frostbitten and cannot survive the winter safely.

Onion transplanting method

1. Choose the soil

Transplanting onions requires choosing the right soil. Generally speaking, onions are suitable for growing in soil that is rich in trace elements and well-drained. Therefore, when transplanting onions, it is best to choose sandy loam or humus soil with high organic matter content and loose soil . The soil must be improved before planting.

2. Treat the plants

Before transplanting onions, the plants need to be properly treated. First, we need to select healthy plants that are strong and not affected by pests and diseases , then use scissors to cut off the roots of plants that grow too densely, and also cut off the leaves of plants that grow poorly to save nutrients for the plants.

3. Transplanting onions

When transplanting, you must dig a hole in the soil, then put the trimmed onions in the hole and cover the plants with an appropriate amount of fine soil. In order for the plants to adapt to the environment as quickly as possible after transplanting, you must inject an appropriate amount of water into the soil, soak all the soil, and provide a more humid growth environment for the plants.

Onion transplanting care

After transplanting, it is necessary to add an appropriate amount of water . The soil should not be too dry, but it cannot be watered immediately. Let it slowly adapt to the environment first, and then water it in March or April to help it recover.

While watering, you can fertilize appropriately and use compound fertilizer to promote the growth of onions. In winter, you need to provide a warm living environment for onions, with a suitable temperature of 16 to 28 degrees , and keep warm to avoid frost damage.