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- Onions of the ranunculus: appearance, plants and more
- The onions of the ranunculus - strange things ...
- Plant onions - when and how?
- Propagation - cut off tubers
- Keep the onions in the winter
- Tips
The ranunculus bulb (top left) does not look very similar to other plant bulbs
Onions of the ranunculus: appearance, plants and more
Depending on when you have planted the onion, the ranunculus blooms. But how does one plant the onion properly, what does it look like and why does it need a gentle treatment in winter?
The onions of the ranunculus - strange things ...
Like conventional onions, the onions of the ranunculus do not look. Therefore, they are also more commonly referred to as tubers. But even this name quickly leads to misunderstandings. The over-life organs of the Ranunculus look more like little squids.
They are composed of several elongated, tentacle-like root formations. The 'tentacles' hang together like a tuft and are connected to each other at the top. From the top of the shoot sprouts out in the spring. The color of the tubers is usually light brown to ocher.
Plant onions - when and how?
Decisive for a good growth, is the time of planting the onions. It is best to put them in the ground in autumn. Then they have enough time to gain a foothold. Alternatively you can plant the onions in March.
Important when planting is not just the time. You should also pay attention to this:
Propagation - cut off tubers
The onions of the ranunculus are the basis of propagation. On them, so-called breeding tubers form in summer. They are smaller than the mother tuber. In order to multiply the plant, the bulbs must be separated when digging the mother tuber and planted separately.
Keep the onions in the winter
In order to be able to survive the winter, it is advisable to dig up the onions in autumn and to hibernate safely:
Tips
When dealing with the onions you should always keep in mind that these are poisonous as well as the other parts of the ranunculus!