Onion, White

White onions are excellent for cooking! They are easy to grow and one of the most popular vegetables in the home garden! They perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soil in full sun. For spring planting, plant in early spring in well-drained, well-cultivated soil. They may be planted so the sets are nearly touching, then harvesting every other one for green table onions when tops reach 6” tall. Dry bulbs will be ready for harvest in August or September.

Non-GMO
Easy to grow
Excellent for cooking

Fall Planting: Planting onions in the fall helps establish strong roots before winter dormancy. Plant in the fall, 4 to 6 weeks before the ground freezes. Onions perform best in well-drained, fertile soil. 1. Push the sets 1-2” into the soil at 3-6” intervals. 2.Cover with 1-2” of soil. 3. Water regularly during the growing season. After planting, apply mulch after soil has cooled (not immediately after planting) to prevent frost heaves, retain moisture, and moderate soil temperature. In Zones 5-6, apply 4-6” of mulch (straw or shredded leaves). In Zones 7-9, apply 1-2” of mulch (less mulch in warmer areas). In spring, pull back mulch slightly. Dry bulbs will be ready for harvest in spring thru summer when tops have dried and fallen over naturally. Lift onions gently and store in cool, dry conditions.

Plant Details +

Botanical	Allium cepa
Common Name	Onion White
Family	Amaryllidaceae
Height	10-12"
Spacing	3"
Hardiness	Zones 3-9
Exposure	Full sun
Foliage	Green
Harvest	Spring Planting: 3 months; Fall Planting: Spring to Summer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring in well-drained, well-cultivated soil. Plant when the soil is workable. 1. Push the sets 1-2" into the soil at 3-6" intervals for dry onions. 2. Cover with 1-2" of dirt. 3. Water immediately. Four to five weeks after planting, side-dress with additional fertilizer. Place the fertilizer in a narrow band about 2 to 3 inches from the base of the onion plants. Fall Planting: Planting onions in the fall helps establish strong roots before winter dormancy. Plant in the fall, 4 to 6 weeks before the ground freezes. Onions perform best in well-drained, fertile soil. 1. Push the sets 1-2” into the soil at 3-6” intervals. 2.Cover with 1-2” of soil. 3. Water regularly during the growing season. After planting, apply mulch after soil has cooled (not immediately after planting) to prevent frost heaves, retain moisture, and moderate soil temperature. In Zones 5-6, apply 4-6” of mulch (straw or shredded leaves). In Zones 7-9, apply 1-2” of mulch (less mulch in warmer areas). In spring, pull back mulch slightly. Dry bulbs will be ready for harvest in spring thru summer when tops have dried and fallen over naturally. Lift onions gently and store in cool, dry conditions.