Crystal White Wax Onion Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Since White Bermuda onion seeds take a few months to mature from seed, gardeners with a short growing season may want to start their seed indoors. Plant the seeds 1/2" deep in a flat 2-3 months before the last frost date; keep the soil moist and at room temperature. When the tops begin to flop over, cut them off to 3" to focus the growing on the roots. Four weeks before the last frost or when the soil reaches at least 50 degrees F, transplant the seedlings 6" apart in rows 12" apart. For direct sowing, sow three seeds per inch 1/2" deep in light, rich soil and full sun. Thin the seedlings 2-6" apart, depending on the desired size. Thinned onions can be transplanted or used for fresh eating. For companion planting benefits, plant onions with members of the cabbage family, lettuce, or tomatoes; avoid planting onions with peas or beans. In areas with warmer winters, onions may be grown as a fall or winter crop.
Growing: Onions need moisture especially in their first several weeks of growth, and they cannot fight against weeds; mulching onions can help with both moisture and weed control. Crystal White Wax onions have good resistance to root rot.
Harvesting: Crystal White Wax onions should be harvested at a pearl size, about 90 days after planting; they will reach 1-2" in diameter. This variety does not store well, but makes an excellent onion for fresh use or for pickling.
Seed Saving: Onions need to overwinter before producing seed. In warmer locations, simply apply a thick layer of mulch and remove it in the early spring. In areas with very cold winters, pull up the onions and cut off half the stem; store them at 32-40 degrees F in a dry place until spring, when they can be replanted. Before planting, cut an X in the top of the onion to allow the stalk to emerge. The plants will flower and go to seed. Remove the seed heads when the seeds become visible, taking care not to shatter the heads and lose the seed. Spread the heads out in a dry place with good ventilation, and let them dry for several weeks. Thresh out the Crystal White Wax onion seeds and store them in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Allium cepa
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: White
Great seeds
I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Since White Bermuda onion seeds take a few months to mature from seed, gardeners with a short growing season may want to start their seed indoors. Plant the seeds 1/2" deep in a flat 2-3 months before the last frost date; keep the soil moist and at room temperature. When the tops begin to flop over, cut them off to 3" to focus the growing on the roots. Four weeks before the last frost or when the soil reaches at least 50 degrees F, transplant the seedlings 6" apart in rows 12" apart. For direct sowing, sow three seeds per inch 1/2" deep in light, rich soil and full sun. Thin the seedlings 2-6" apart, depending on the desired size. Thinned onions can be transplanted or used for fresh eating. For companion planting benefits, plant onions with members of the cabbage family, lettuce, or tomatoes; avoid planting onions with peas or beans. In areas with warmer winters, onions may be grown as a fall or winter crop.
Growing: Onions need moisture especially in their first several weeks of growth, and they cannot fight against weeds; mulching onions can help with both moisture and weed control. Crystal White Wax onions have good resistance to root rot.
Harvesting: Crystal White Wax onions should be harvested at a pearl size, about 90 days after planting; they will reach 1-2" in diameter. This variety does not store well, but makes an excellent onion for fresh use or for pickling.
Seed Saving: Onions need to overwinter before producing seed. In warmer locations, simply apply a thick layer of mulch and remove it in the early spring. In areas with very cold winters, pull up the onions and cut off half the stem; store them at 32-40 degrees F in a dry place until spring, when they can be replanted. Before planting, cut an X in the top of the onion to allow the stalk to emerge. The plants will flower and go to seed. Remove the seed heads when the seeds become visible, taking care not to shatter the heads and lose the seed. Spread the heads out in a dry place with good ventilation, and let them dry for several weeks. Thresh out the Crystal White Wax onion seeds and store them in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Allium cepa
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: White
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Review
Great seeds
I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!