Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium yellow onion sets, perfect for cultivating delicious and robust onions right in your backyard. These non-GMO heirloom bulbs are a fantastic choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike, offering a straightforward path to fresh, homegrown produce. Sourced from a small US grower, these live seed onions are carefully selected to ensure high quality and vigorous growth. Whether you’re planning a spring, fall, or summer garden, these heirloom onion bulbs are versatile and cold-hardy, making them suitable for various planting seasons. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own flavorful yellow onions, known for their culinary versatility and excellent storage capabilities.

Our yellow onion sets provide a convenient head start compared to planting from seed, allowing for quicker establishment and earlier harvests. These live garden plants are an excellent way to introduce sustainable and organic practices into your home garden. With their robust nature and adaptability, they promise a bountiful yield of crisp, tasty onions, enhancing your meals with unmatched freshness.

Key Benefits

Our yellow onion sets offer numerous advantages for the home gardener, ensuring a successful and satisfying harvest. These benefits extend from ease of planting to the quality of the final produce.

• Exceptional Flavor & Versatility: Harvest onions with a wonderfully rich, classic yellow onion flavor, perfect for cooking, salads, and garnishes. Their versatile taste makes them a kitchen staple.
• Long Shelf Life: Enjoy your harvest for months! These onions are known for their excellent storage qualities, allowing you to preserve your homegrown bounty well into the off-season.
• Non-GMO & Heirloom Quality: Plant with confidence, knowing you’re growing pure, traditional varieties that are free from genetic modification, ensuring natural goodness. These non-gmo onion sets maintain the integrity of classic onion strains.
• Cold Hardy: Designed to withstand cooler temperatures, these onion sets are a reliable choice for various climates, increasing your chances of a successful crop even in challenging conditions.
• Easy to Grow: Ideal for gardeners of all experience levels, these heirloom onion bulbs are relatively low-maintenance and provide a gratifying return with minimal effort. They are a great way to grow yellow onions.
• Supports Small Growers: By choosing these onion sets, you’re directly supporting small, independent US growers dedicated to sustainable and quality gardening practices.
• Approximate Counts by Weight: Available in various quantities (6 oz, 12 oz, 30 oz, 48 oz) and grades (Grade #1 smaller sets, Grade #2 larger sets) to suit your specific gardening needs.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of your yellow onion sets begins with proper planting and ongoing care. Onions thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a location in your garden that receives ample light throughout the growing season. Prepare your soil by ensuring it is loose, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal for optimal growth. Avoid heavy, compacted soils, as these can hinder bulb development and lead to disease.

Planting depth is crucial for healthy heirloom onion bulbs. Plant the sets about 1 inch deep, with the pointed end facing upwards, and space them 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart. Consistent moisture is vital, especially during dry periods. Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged. Overwatering can lead to rot, while under-watering can stunt bulb growth. Fertilize with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the early growth stages, then switch to a fertilizer higher in phosphorus and potassium once the bulbs begin to swell. Keep the area around your yellow onion sets free of weeds, as weeds compete for nutrients and moisture. Harvesting typically occurs when the tops begin to yellow and fall over. Allow them to dry in the sun for a few days before storing them in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area for long-term enjoyment. Proper care will help you grow yellow onions successfully.

Size & Details

Our yellow onion sets are offered in various convenient quantities, measured by weight, to suit different garden sizes and planting ambitions. We offer both Grade #1 (smaller sets) and Grade #2 (larger sets) to cater to your preference. Grade #1 smaller sets are available in 6 oz (approx. 50 bulbs), 12 oz (approx. 100 bulbs), 30 oz (approx. 250 bulbs), and 48 oz (approx. 400 bulbs). Grade #2 larger sets are available in 6 oz (approx. 27 bulbs), 12 oz (approx. 54 bulbs), 30 oz (approx. 135 bulbs), and 48 oz (approx. 216 bulbs). Please note that all counts are approximate and determined by weight.

These non-gmo onion sets are fresh, cold-hardy, and will arrive as live bulbs ready for planting. They are ideal for developing into full-sized, great-tasting yellow onions with a long shelf life after harvest. Expected time to maturity for these cold hardy onions generally ranges from 90-120 days from planting, depending on growing conditions and specific variety. Each order includes a planting guide to assist you in successfully cultivating your crop.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these yellow onion sets get? A: The mature bulbs from these yellow onion sets typically grow to a medium to large size, depending on growing conditions and the grade of set planted. Grade #1 sets tend to produce slightly smaller but more numerous bulbs, while Grade #2 sets yield larger individual onions.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: These heirloom onion bulbs are primarily intended for outdoor garden planting. While you can start them indoors in trays, they need to be transplanted to an outdoor garden bed to achieve full bulb development.
• Q: How much sunlight do these onion sets need? A: Onions require full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily, for optimal growth and bulb formation. Choose a sunny spot in your garden to grow yellow onions successfully.
• Q: Are these onion sets easy to care for? A: Yes, yellow onion sets are generally considered easy to care for, making them suitable for beginner gardeners. They require well-draining soil, consistent watering, and adequate sunlight.
• Q: What condition will the onion sets arrive in? A: Your non-gmo onion sets will arrive as dormant, live bulbs, ready for planting. They are carefully packaged to ensure freshness and viability upon arrival.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these cold hardy onions? A: These cold hardy onions 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. Spring planting is most common for summer harvest.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature these onions can tolerate? A: Onion sets are quite cold hardy and can tolerate light frosts. However, for best growth and bulb development, they prefer temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C).
• Q: Can I store these yellow onions after harvest? A: Absolutely! These yellow onion sets are known for producing bulbs with excellent storage potential. After harvesting and curing, they can be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area for several months.
• Q: Do these onion sets come with planting instructions? A: Yes, a planting guide is included with your order to help you with the proper planting and care of your heirloom onion bulbs.
• Q: What is the difference between Grade #1 and Grade #2 sets? A: Grade #1 sets are smaller bulbs, typically yielding more individual onions per ounce, while Grade #2 sets are larger bulbs, which may produce slightly larger individual onions but fewer per ounce. Both grades are excellent for growing.