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Allium cepa ( Wethersfield Large Red Onion )

‘Wethersfield Large Red’, also known as ‘Large Red’, is a 6 to 8 inch onion, flat on the top and bottom. The skin is red, and the flesh purplish white. A good storage onion. Onions are a hardy biennial grown […]

Allium cepa ( Sweet Sandwich Onion )

‘Sweet Sandwich’ is a yellow-skinned onion that favors long days. When stored, it will become sweeter. Onions are a hardy biennial grown as annuals. Leaves and flower stalks are hollow and bases swell to form a bulb. Bulbs may vary […]

Allium cepa ( Southport White Globe Onion )

‘Southport White Globe’, also known as ‘White Globe’ is an heirloom variety onion. It is perfectly round in shape with smooth skin. This is a variety which can be grown almost anywhere in the U.S. It does not keep well, […]

Allium cepa ( Redwing Onion )

‘Redwing’ is a storage onion, generally ready for harvest 110 days after sowing. This is a red, long-day onion which stores excellently. Bulbs are globe-shaped, 3 to 4 inches across, and very firm. Plant tops are strong and upright. Onions […]

Allium cepa ( Red Burgermaster Onion )

‘Red Burgermaster’ is a sweet Spanish onion, generally ready for harvest 100 days after sowing. This is a large, bright red, globe-shaped onion. When sliced, red and white alternating rings are revealed. Good with burgers and salads. Best raised as […]