How to save onion seeds

Onion Seed Introduction

Onions have seeds, and their seeds mature when they bloom, that is, in the first year, and mature in the second year. Onion seeds are in the onion flowers and are black half-moon shaped seeds.

How to save onion seeds

Onions mainly grow in flowers, and the flowers of onions are divided into different varieties. Tillering onions and terminal onions will not bloom, but only grow bulbs for reproduction. Ordinary onions can bloom and produce seeds for cultivation.

Ordinary onions are grown by planting the onion heads in the soil. They will sprout, bloom, and then produce seeds. When the seeds are mature, they are collected and sown in the second year. When the onion seedlings grow 2-3 leaves, they are transplanted into rows and they can grow into new onions.

Onion seed propagation

Onion seeds can be planted. Generally, you should choose seeds of the current year to increase the germination rate. If you choose aged seeds, the seeds have a limited lifespan and low vitality. Their growth cycle is about 330 days. They will grow in the next year if planted in the current year.

How to Plant Onion Seeds

1. Soak the seeds

Before sowing the seeds into the soil, it is best to soak the seeds in water first, which is more conducive to seed germination. After soaking, sow the seeds.

2. Soil-based fertilizer

It is best to turn the soil over and then sprinkle base fertilizer. Fertile soil is more conducive to the growth of onions than poor soil and can also make onions grow better.

3. Watering

After sowing the seeds, cover them with soil and then water them. Generally speaking, the onion seeds will start to sprout within a week.

4. Organic fertilizer

When the onion grows to a certain height, sprinkle an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer. Follow the principle of applying small amounts frequently, and apply thin amounts of fertilizer each time. Fertilize once a month.