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Onion Seeds (Pearl/Pickling) - Crystal White Wax

Perfect size to pickle for cocktails

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium cepa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

PLANT TYPE

  • Short Day

If a Gibson is your cocktail of choice, then make Crystal White Wax Onion the choice for your garden! The Crystal White Wax Onions are perfect for pickling, and they also taste delicious in stews and soups. Crystal White Wax Onion Seeds will produce small white pearl onions that should be picked when they are 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Crystal White Wax Onions are a short-day variety, and as such thrive in southern regions.

  • • Great for pickling, cooking, or cocktails
  • • High yielder
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 284
1 Ounce 6,000

Planting Guide

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Onion Seeds (Pearl/Pickling) - Crystal White Wax FAQs

Is Crystal White Wax Onion resistant to animals or disease?

Crystal White Wax Onion is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Pink Root Rot, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Crystal White Wax Onion?

Crystal White Wax Onion is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Crystal White Wax Onion get?

Crystal White Wax Onion grows to 1 to 1.5 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Crystal White Wax Onion?

Crystal White Wax Onion has a flavor profile described as mild, sweet, and juicy.

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