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Onion Seeds (Short Day) - Texas Early Grano

Onion Seeds (Short Day) - Texas Early Grano HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Price	Savings
Packet	$2.95
1 Ounce Package	$10.95
1/4 Pound Package	$24.95	43%
1 Pound Sack	$54.95	69%
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Short Day, Yellow Onion; Up to 1 pound
110+ Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Availability & Turnaround Time

All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.

Category	Shipping Period
All Seeds:
Zones 2 – 10	Year-Round
Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First):
Zones 8 – 10	Early-Mid March
Zones 7	Mid-Late March
Zones 6	Late March - Early April
Zones 5	Early-Mid April
Zones 2 – 4	Late April - Early May
Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First):*
Zones 2-4	Mid September
Zones 5	Mid-Late September
Zones 6	Late September
Zones 7	Late September - Early October
Zones 8-10	Early October

We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.

Product Description

The �Texas Early Grano� onion is the perfect sweet onion for warmer southern and western climates. This variety is a classic heirloom onion that has been going strong for generations. �Texas Early Grano� onions produce a mild and pleasing taste, and vegetables that grow as large as a pound a piece.

Fast Facts

Name:	Texas Early Grano Onion
Botanical Name:	Allium cepa "Texas Early Grano"
Type:	Heirloom Short Day Onion
Size at Maturity:	1 Pound
Days to Maturity:	110 Days
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Time:	Cool Season
Sowing Method:	Indoor Sow
Planting Depth:	1/8" - 1/4"
Plant Spacing:	5" - 6"
Seeds per Pound:	NA
Hardiness Zones:	All
Ships:	Year-round

Planting Instructions

How to Grow Onions from Seeds

Growing onions from seed is a slightly different endeavor than growing from sets. Sets are more common, and produce a faster harvest, however there is significantly less variety available, and the harvest tends to be smaller, more susceptible to disease and do not store as well.
Choose a variety of Onion that is best suited to your climate. Short Day onions are advised for southern climates, where they will grow through the cool Fall and Winter months and bulb production will be trigged when the days get longer in the summer. Long Day onions are best for northern climates, where they can enjoy the longer summer days necessary for them to form bulbs. Onions grown out of their ideal climate may never produce a useable, or good sized bulb.
For best results, onion seeds should be started indoors in flats and transplanted out of doors when seedlings are between 4-6 inches tall, taking care not to damage the roots. Onion seeds will germinate best in warm soil, between 68-75 degrees, with consistent moisture. Onion growers know that great onions come from well prepared soil. Onions need a sunny patch of fertile soil with good drainage. They prefer a pH of 6 to 7.5.
When setting seedlings, actual root depth will depend on the length of root, but usually between 1.5 and 2 inches, making sure that most of the white of the stem is planted along with the root. Seedlings should be set at least 2-3 inches apart.
Onions will thrive in moderate temperatures with consistent moisture. It is important to not let your onion plot dry out completely, this could stunt or even completely stop growth.