Overview

Bring the taste of the garden to your table with our premium Texas Sweet onion sets. These live, non-GMO plants are ready to be established in your garden, promising a harvest of exceptionally large and sweet yellow/white onions. Unlike dried bulbs, these are small, active plants ensuring a strong start and robust growth. Known for their mild, sweet flavor and excellent texture, Texas Sweet onions are a staple for any culinary enthusiast or home gardener looking for a reliable and delicious crop. They are adaptable for both winter and spring planting, making them a versatile choice for various growing seasons across the US.

Our Texas Sweet onion sets are carefully selected to provide you with healthy, vigorous plants that are eager to thrive in your garden. Each order delivers a generous quantity of plants, typically ranging from 40 to 70 individual plants per bunch, giving you ample opportunity for a significant yield. These onions are not only fresh and great-tasting but also possess a commendable shelf life after harvest, allowing you to enjoy your homegrown bounty for longer. Embrace the satisfaction of growing your own produce with these high-quality onion sets.

Key Benefits

Growing Texas Sweet onion sets offers a multitude of advantages for the home gardener, from their ease of cultivation to their outstanding culinary qualities. These live plants are specifically chosen for their ability to produce superior onions with minimal fuss, making them a rewarding addition to any vegetable patch.

• Exceptional Flavor: Enjoy the distinctively mild and sweet taste of Texas Sweet onions, perfect for salads, grilling, sautéing, or eating raw. Their low pungency makes them a favorite for many dishes.
• High Yield Potential: With 40-70 plants per bunch, you can expect a plentiful harvest, providing fresh onions for your family throughout the season.
• Drought & Heat Tolerant: These onions are bred to withstand challenging growing conditions, showing good resilience to drought and heat, which is beneficial in many climates.
• Long Shelf Life: After harvesting, these onions store well, allowing you to enjoy your fresh, homegrown produce for an extended period.
• Non-GMO Assurance: Cultivate with confidence knowing that your non-GMO onion plants are free from genetic modification, offering a natural and wholesome food source.
• Versatile Use: Whether you prefer them fresh in a sandwich, caramelized in a stir-fry, or as a base for soups, these sweet yellow onions are incredibly versatile in the kitchen.
• Beginner-Friendly: Onion sets are generally easier to grow than starting from seed, making these an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure a successful harvest of your Texas Sweet onion sets, providing the right growing conditions is crucial. Onions thrive in specific environments, and understanding their needs will lead to larger, sweeter bulbs. These plants prefer a location that receives ample sunlight, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sun per day. Choose a site in your garden that is well-drained and has not been used for growing onions or other alliums in the previous year to minimize disease risk. Proper soil preparation is key for these shallow-rooted plants.

For optimal growth, plant your non-GMO onion plants in rich, well-draining, loose soil amended with compost or well-rotted manure. A soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal. Plant the sets about 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart. Ensure the white part of the bulb is below the soil surface and the green top is exposed. Consistent moisture is important, especially during bulb formation. Water regularly, aiming for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rain or irrigation. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to rot, but do not let the soil dry out completely.

Fertilize your Texas Sweet onion sets with a balanced fertilizer or one high in nitrogen at planting time and again a few weeks later. Reduce nitrogen fertilization once bulbs begin to swell, as too much nitrogen late in the season can hinder bulb development and storage quality. Keep the area around your onion plants weed-free, as weeds compete for nutrients and water. As the onions mature, the tops will begin to yellow and fall over. This is an indication that they are ready for harvest. Allow the tops to fully dry down before gently lifting the bulbs from the soil. Cure them in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for several weeks before storing.

Size & Details

Our Texas Sweet onion sets are provided as live, small plants, not dried bulbs, ensuring a vigorous start in your garden. Each bunch typically contains between 40 and 70 individual plants, offering a substantial quantity for most home gardens. These plants are ready for planting upon arrival, ideally in winter or spring, depending on your local climate. When mature, these onions are known for producing very large and sweet bulbs, often reaching a good size that is perfect for slicing and cooking. The exact mature size can vary based on growing conditions, soil quality, and care.

These sweet onion live plants are an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a productive and flavorful crop. They are known for their fresh taste and good storage capabilities after harvest. The plants will rapidly establish roots and begin to grow once planted, leading to mature bulbs generally within 90-120 days from planting, depending on environmental factors. Expect a robust root system and healthy green foliage upon receipt, indicative of their readiness to thrive in your garden environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Texas Sweet onion sets get? A: When mature, the Texas Sweet onion sets produce very large bulbs, though the exact size can vary depending on growing conditions and care. They are known for their substantial size and sweet flavor.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: These yellow onion bulbs are primarily grown outdoors in garden beds. While they can be started indoors in trays, they need to be transplanted outside to fully mature and produce large bulbs.
• Q: How much sunlight do Texas Sweet onions need? A: Texas Sweet onion sets require full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and bulb development.
• Q: Are these onion sets easy to care for? A: Yes, onion sets are generally considered easy to grow, making them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Consistent watering and weeding are the main care requirements for these non-GMO onion plants.
• Q: What condition will the Texas Sweet onion sets arrive in? A: The Texas Sweet onion sets will arrive as small, live plants, not dried bulbs, ensuring they are fresh and ready for planting upon receipt.
• Q: When is the best time to plant Texas Sweet onion sets? A: The ideal planting times for Texas Sweet onion sets are in the winter or spring, depending on your specific climate and local frost dates.
• Q: Will these onions survive winter in my zone? A: While they are often planted in winter in milder climates, their hardiness depends on your specific USDA zone. In colder regions, they are typically planted in spring. Consult your local extension office for best planting times.
• Q: How long until I can harvest my Texas Sweet onions? A: You can typically expect to harvest your Texas Sweet onion sets within 90-120 days after planting, once the tops yellow and fall over.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for growing Texas Sweet onions? A: Texas Sweet onion sets thrive in rich, well-draining, loose soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amending with compost is highly beneficial.
• Q: Can I store these onions after harvest? A: Yes, these onions have a good shelf life after harvest. Proper curing in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area is recommended before storing them in a cool, dark place.