The condition of onion plantations in Lithuania

Onions are one of the most widely grown vegetable species in the Baltic States. Lithuania is almost self-sufficient in terms of its production. The dominant form of establishing plantations is sowing seeds directly into the ground (approx. 90%). The cultivation of spring onions is of some importance. The willingness to ensure the continuity of supplies prompted some growers to attempt pre-winter sowing. Growing onions in Lithuania The course of the onion season in Lithuania is usually somewhat similar to what we can observe in Poland. In general, it is quite common due to the fact that both countries border. This year, however, the differences are clearly outlined. The summer is hot and dry there. Our northeastern neighbors are usually sown 800-900 thousand. seeds per 1 ha. The alignment of the emergence is sometimes a problem. The term of spring sowing is shorter than in Poland. This time is usually from April 5 to April 25. This season it was a cold season. It was also ...