
Details
A great producer of big, delicious onions which weigh up to a pound or more. The onions are globe-shaped with papery, golden-brown skin, and the crisp white flesh has a mild, delightful flavor. Yellow Sweet Spanish is considered to be a long day onion, so it’s perfect for northern climates. Stores short term.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Allium cepa |
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Life Cycle | Biennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is resistant to deer |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 110-120 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 200 |