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Thinning onions refers to the process of removing excess onion seedlings to allow the remaining plants enough space to grow and develop properly.
Thinning onion plant is an important part of the growing process in Kenya. it allows the plant to focus their energy on producing fewer but larger onions. Thinning also helps to prevent overcrowding and promotes air circulation, which reduces the risk of fungal diseases. To thin onion plants, use your fingers or small gardening tool to remove excess seedlings around each plants base carefully. Leave enough space between the plants to grow. Thinned seedlings can be transplanted.
Wait for Seedlings to Develop: Once seedlings have sufficient leaf growth, thin them down to around 3 to4 inches (8-10 cm.) apart. Thin seedlings to 1 inch apart, and thin again in four weeks to 6 inches apart. For transplants or sets, use a dibble to make planting holes 2 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Use the closer spacing if you plan to harvest some young plants as green onions.
Prepare Tools: You’ll need a small pair of gardening scissors or your fingers to gently lift and remove the unwanted seedlings.
Gently Remove Seedlings: Carefully grasp the seedling you want to remove near its base. Using scissors or your fingers, gently lift the seedling out of the soil. Try to minimize disturbance to the neighboring seedlings and their roots.
Water After Thinning: After thinning, water the onion bed gently to settle the soil around the remaining seedlings. This helps reduce stress and promotes recovery.
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