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Onions have different day length requirements depending on the type of onion seed you plant. A long day onion requires more hours of light to produce a bulb. Most people in zone 6 or colder should plant long day onions and most people in zone 7 or warmer should plant short day onions. You can check what zone you are in through the USDA's Plant Hardiness Map.
Good sweet flavor and bulbs up to 1 pound. Great for fresh use, or in soups, or any cooking needs. One of the most popular onions for gardening and commercial use. 115 days.
Planted in the spring for a summer harvest, this vigorous blue-green bunching onion has tremendous vigor. Sow repeatedly over a two to three week period in order to harvest over a longer period of time. Perfect for salads, omelets, and soups. Plants can grow to larger sizes in the Northern areas, so harvest when young for bunching. 70 days.
Just about everyone has heard of Vidalia onions which are grown in Georgia, and are perhaps the sweetest in the country. They are low in pungency, with a flattened shape with light yellow skin. Planted in the fall in the South for early summer harvest. 125 days.
Consistently sweet and crisp, this variety has been grown in Washington state for a century. Bulbs weigh up to 2 pounds. Great for fresh use. Store in the refrigerator. Best when grown in northern parts of the country. 100 days.
Long sweet green stems are non-bulbing, and are perfect for bunching. Can overwinter, or can be planted in the spring for a summer harvest. Sow them over a two to three week period in order to harvest over a longer period of time. Perfect for salads, or stir fry. 70 days.