How to plant shallots and when is the best time to plant them?

Suitable time for planting shallots

Scallions are more suitable for warm and cool climates, and are best suited to growing in an environment of 15 to 25 degrees. They are usually sown in March and April in spring and September and October in autumn. They can also be sown in autumn and winter in southern regions. Seedlings can be grown in small greenhouses in early spring in January and February, and they can be sown in greenhouses all year round.

Green onion planting methods and key points

1. Soil selection: It is best to choose fertile, loose, well-drained, and deep soil for growing shallots. Alkaline soil may inhibit the healthy growth of shallots. Therefore, in terms of soil control, the pH value of the soil should be maintained between 6.0 and 7.0.

2. Process the seeds: There are many varieties of green onions. You can choose the variety according to the local climate and environment, requiring high yield, high stress resistance, good quality and high yield. Choose fresh seeds, mix the seeds in advance, and germinate them.

3. Sowing in the soil: Mix the seeds with fine sand and evenly spread them in the soil, keeping a spacing of 6-8 cm, cover with a thin layer of soil, and water them enough. Keep warm after sowing, keep the temperature at around 20 degrees, water regularly to keep it moist, and wait for the onions to germinate.

Key points for daily management of shallots

1. Watering: Scallions have a certain degree of drought resistance and do not need too much water after planting. If there is too much water, the roots of the shallots will rot, so we need to water them appropriately according to the drought resistance of the shallots, and the watering time can be controlled in the morning.

2. Fertilization: When planting shallots, base fertilizer should be applied, and phosphorus fertilizer needs to be supplemented during the seedling stage. Note that fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers need to be applied at different growth stages, but the ratios are different. Combined with some trace elements, it can promote vigorous growth of shallots.