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

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$12.95
1/4 Pound Package	$29.95	42%	Notify Me
1 Pound Sack	$69.95	66%	Notify Me
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Short Day, Yellow Onion; Up to 1 pound
110+ Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

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:	Onion Seeds (Short Day) - Texas Early Grano
Botanical Name:	Allium cepa
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Cool Season
Plant Type:	Short Day
Features:	Heirloom, Deer Resistant, Container Garden
Fruit Size:	Up to 1lb
Days to Maturity:	90-120 Days
Plant Spacing:	2-6 inches
Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Cold Stratification:	No
Seeds per Packet:	1.2 g
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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.