Centurion

created by Norman B. at 22.04.2023

Features

Fruit shape

roundish

Color

Bronze

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

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Description

Centurion onions produce bulbs with a particularly sweet flavor that makes them a popular ingredient in the kitchen. They thrive in full sun and require a rich soil with plenty of compost to produce the best possible harvest. Perennial amaryllis plant that forms the bulb as a storage organ in the first year. Onions belong to different groups: Leek and spring onions, shallots, summer or kitchen onions and vegetable onions, all of which differ greatly in their growth habit. A distinction is also made between "summer", "spring" and "winter" onions. Our common onion is called a "winter onion" when it is sown in the fall, cultivated over winter, ripens the next spring and is then harvested. They are harvested a little earlier, but they become very soft and can hardly be stored. The onion is therefore normally sown or planted as a "summer onion" in spring. They can then be harvested from July for direct consumption or from August to October for storage. There are also special varieties of 'Allium cepa' as spring onions. They do not form bulbs, but long, soft stalks and grow quickly. Thanks to the storage organ, the onions are adapted to fluctuations in rainfall and drought. To harvest large onions, however, they need plenty of water.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Planting is possible from February to May in any well-drained soil, best location is sunny and warm. Plant the bulbs in rows 10-15 cm apart so that the top just sticks out of the ground. Row spacing 25 cm. The finished bulbs are ready to harvest in June/July. Plants such as marigolds and dill can effectively repel destructive nematodes, while the beans provide nitrogen to feed the surrounding species. Nasturtiums are a good companion for your Centurion onions. These plants naturally attract pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies and help to spread the pollen. After harvesting, leave the onions to dry either naturally outdoors or in a well-ventilated store. To extend the shelf life, the harvested onions should only be stored in one layer. You can also weave onion braids and hang them up in the kitchen or dry under the roof of the gazebo. Onions grown between lettuce, roses or strawberries have a preventative effect against fungal diseases. Keep frost-free for the entire cultivation period. A distinction is made between seed onions and onion sets. Summer, kitchen and vegetable onions are usually planted as onion sets in spring. The onion sets are only planted deep enough to just cover them with soil. Sowing in spring is also possible, the onions are usually somewhat smaller at harvest and can be planted as onion sets the following year. It is also possible to grow seedlings in planting trays. The seedlings are then planted in the bed as soon as the 3rd or 4th leaf is visible and no more heavy frost is expected. Harvest as soon as the leaves snap and turn yellow by themselves and the leaf base dries up. To do this, you should wait for a dry, sunny day and allow the onions to dry out before storing them.