120 Days to maturity. Allium cepa. White Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, cold tolerant, bulbing, long-day onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers. These large onion bulbs are considered a long-day type but also do well in intermediate-day regions. Large, sweet, mild, and can be stored for a moderate amount of time. The White Spanish Onion is comparable to the Yellow Spanish Onion but has less sharpness. More suited for northern gardens but is a great option for southern gardens in the fall. Approx. 8,000 seeds/oz.
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White Sweet Spanish Onions Growth Habits:
Heirloom White Spanish Onions reach full maturity after 120 days. Onions can be planted in well-drained moist soil in the spring when temperatures reach 60-75 ° in northern gardens. Southern gardeners have more success planting this variety in the fall. Bulbs can reach over 3" in diameter. Growers know the onion is ready to harvest when upright green stalks start to fall over and yellow. As the onion is reaching full maturity scallions can be consumed as well.
Various Uses for White Sweet Spanish Onions:
White Sweet Spanish Onions have a mild and sweet flavor. Cooks love this particular onion because it is large, glistening, and easy to peel skins. The more common Yellow Spanish Onion has much more sharpness. So this is a great option for dishes that need a slight onion flavor like cream sauces and light broths.
White Sweet Spanish Onions Benefits:
Onions have numerous health benefits. Spanish onions contain cancer-fighting compounds linked to sulfur in onions. People with Diabetes have had success incorporating onions into their diet because onions are food that controls blood sugar. Because of their antimicrobial properties, onions are credited for fighting harmful ailments like E. Coli.
Additional Information:
White Sweet Spanish Onions differ from Yellow Spanish Onions by being less sharp.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 300 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 28,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 112,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 560,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 2,800,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Allium cepa |
| White Sweet Spanish Onion Color: | White |
| White Sweet Spanish Onion Flavor: | Mild and sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Technically a tender perennial, but almost always grown as an annual, unless specifically grown for seed. |
| Days to Maturity: | 120 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 3-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-15 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Bulbing - Bulbing onions are growing for the bulb or globe they produce. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining and moist. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler |
| Germination Temperature: | 66-70 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. |
| Onion Day Length: | Long Day - Long Day Onions need 14 to 15 hours of daylight to form a bulb. If you plan to grow in more Northern US states with hard winters, Long Day Onions are your best choice. Typically planted in spring for mid to late summer harvest. This variety may also be grown in intermediate-day regions. |
| Plant Width: | |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Onion thrips, aphids, and onion root maggots. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container Growing |
| Onion Use: | Moderate storage, Fresh use |
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