Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium onion sets, featuring a delightful mix of both red and white varieties. These non-GMO, fresh-grown heirloom seed onions are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to cultivate their own flavorful harvest. Onion sets are small, immature onion bulbs that are planted directly into the soil, offering a head start compared to growing from seed. This method provides a more robust and reliable growth, making it a favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners. Our carefully selected heirloom onion sets are known for their quality and genetic purity, ensuring a true-to-type harvest. Planting these bulbs allows for an earlier yield and often results in larger, more uniform onions, perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Experience the satisfaction of growing your own delicious, healthy onions right in your backyard.

Whether you’re planning a spring, fall, or summer garden, these onion sets are versatile and adaptable. They are specifically chosen for their hardiness and ability to thrive in various conditions, providing a consistent and productive crop. Enjoy the convenience of planting these live garden plants and watching them mature into full-sized, delectable onions. The mix of red and white varieties adds aesthetic appeal to your garden and culinary versatility to your kitchen, making them an indispensable addition to any vegetable patch. Discover the ease and joy of growing onions from sets with our high-quality offerings.

Key Benefits

Our mixed red and white onion sets offer numerous advantages for the home gardener, promising a rewarding and delicious harvest. These benefits make them a superior choice for cultivating your own fresh onions:

• Easy to Plant & Grow: Onion sets are much simpler to plant and establish than seeds, making them ideal for beginners and those seeking a quick start to their onion crop. They have a higher success rate for germination and growth.
• Faster Harvest: By planting pre-grown sets, you significantly reduce the time until harvest compared to starting from seeds, allowing you to enjoy fresh onions sooner. This accelerated growth cycle is a major advantage.
• Non-GMO & Heirloom Quality: Our heirloom onion sets are guaranteed non-GMO, ensuring you’re growing natural, traditional varieties with excellent flavor and characteristics. You can trust the purity of your produce.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The mix of red and white onions provides both sweet and pungent flavors, perfect for salads, cooking, grilling, and pickling. This dual offering enhances your kitchen’s capabilities.
• Long Shelf Life: Onions grown from these sets are known for their excellent storage capabilities after harvest, allowing you to enjoy your bounty for months. Proper curing ensures they last throughout the winter.
• Cold Hardy & Adaptable: These onion varieties are robust and cold-hardy, capable of withstanding cooler temperatures, making them suitable for various planting seasons. They adapt well to different climates.
• Great Taste: Homegrown onions from these red onion bulbs and white onion bulbs offer a superior, fresh taste that surpasses store-bought alternatives. Experience the true flavor of garden-fresh onions.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of our onion sets begins with proper planting and ongoing care. Onions thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth. Choose a location in your garden that receives ample sun throughout the day. The soil should be well-draining, loose, and rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. Before planting, amend heavy clay soils with compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage and fertility. Avoid planting in freshly manured beds, as this can encourage thick necks and reduce storage quality. Rake the soil smooth and create shallow furrows for planting.

Plant the onion sets with the pointed end facing upwards, about 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart. For optimal yields, ensure proper spacing to allow each bulb ample room to grow. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the sets. Consistent moisture is crucial during the growing season; aim for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to rot, but do not let the soil dry out completely, especially as the bulbs begin to swell. Fertilize with a balanced granular fertilizer every few weeks, or use a nitrogen-rich liquid feed early in the season to promote strong foliage growth. As the bulbs begin to mature, reduce nitrogen and consider a phosphorus-potassium rich fertilizer.

Weeding is essential, as onions do not compete well with weeds. Hand-pull weeds carefully to avoid disturbing the shallow onion roots. As the onions mature, the tops will begin to yellow and fall over. This is a sign that they are ready for harvest. For ideal storage, allow the tops to fully dry down before gently lifting the bulbs from the soil. Cure the onions in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for 2-4 weeks before storing them in a cool, dark place. Understanding how to plant and care for these red onion bulbs and white onion bulbs ensures a successful harvest.

Size & Details

Our mixed onion sets are offered in various quantities, providing flexibility for gardeners of all sizes. These sets are supplied as small, immature bulbs, ready for direct planting. The quantity of bulbs per package is approximate and determined by weight, ensuring a consistent volume of planting material. We offer Grade #1 smaller sets and Grade #2 larger sets, allowing you to choose based on your preference for bulb size and planting method. For example, a 6 oz. package of Grade #1 sets typically contains around 50 bulbs, while a 6 oz. package of Grade #2 sets contains approximately 27 bulbs. These variations allow for different growth rates and final onion sizes. The larger sets tend to produce larger onions more quickly, while smaller sets can be good for those looking for slightly smaller, more versatile onions or for planting a greater number of individual plants.

These heirloom onion sets are selected for their freshness and vigor, ensuring a strong start in your garden. They arrive ready to plant, making the process of growing onions from sets straightforward and efficient. Expect a moderate growth rate, with bulbs typically maturing within 90-120 days from planting, depending on variety and growing conditions. The final size of the mature onions can range from 2-4 inches in diameter, influenced by spacing, soil fertility, and overall care. These mixed sets provide both red and white varieties, each with its distinct flavor profile and appearance, enriching your harvest.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these onion sets get when mature? A: When mature, the onions grown from these onion sets typically reach 2 to 4 inches in diameter, depending on the specific variety, growing conditions, and spacing. Proper care can encourage larger bulb development.
• Q: What is the best time to plant these onion sets? A: These versatile heirloom onion sets can be planted in spring (as soon as the soil can be worked), fall, or even summer, depending on your climate and desired harvest time. Consult local planting guides for the best specific timing.
• Q: Are these onion sets easy to care for, especially for beginners? A: Yes, growing onions from sets is generally considered easier than growing from seeds, making them an excellent choice for beginners. They require full sun, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture.
• Q: What condition will the onion sets arrive in? A: Your red onion bulbs and white onion bulbs will arrive as dormant, fresh bulbs, ready for planting. They are carefully packaged to ensure they reach you in optimal condition for successful growth.
• Q: Can I grow these onion sets in containers? A: Yes, you can grow these onion sets in containers, provided the containers are large enough and have good drainage. Choose pots at least 8-10 inches deep and wide, spacing the sets appropriately.
• Q: How long until I can harvest onions after planting the sets? A: You can typically expect to harvest mature onions within 90 to 120 days after planting the sets. The exact time can vary based on the specific variety and your local climate.
• Q: What type of soil is best for planting these onion sets? A: These onion sets thrive in well-draining, loose, and fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amending the soil with organic matter will greatly benefit their growth.
• Q: How much sunlight do these onion sets need? A: Onions require full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce large, healthy bulbs. Choose the sunniest spot in your garden for planting.
• Q: Are these onion sets organic? A: While these onion sets are non-GMO and heirloom quality, whether they are certified organic depends on the specific grower. Please refer to the product details for organic certification status if not explicitly stated.
• Q: Can I store unplanted onion sets for a long time? A: It is best to plant onion sets as soon as possible after receiving them. If storage is necessary, keep them in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area for a short period, typically no more than a few weeks.