Sweet Onion Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Sweet Onion is a cool-season vegetable plant known for its upright tubular foliage and rounded bulb development. This adaptable plant grows well in garden beds, raised planters, and field cultivation where full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil are available. It performs best in cool to mild growing conditions and develops steady foliage and bulb growth throughout the season.

Features

• Upright tubular green foliage
• Produces rounded sweet onion bulbs
• Suitable for garden beds and field planting
• Adapted to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in sunny outdoor locations
• Suitable for seasonal vegetable cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Allium cepa
• Common Name (US): Sweet Onion
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Variety
• Growth Habit: Biennial vegetable grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 3-10
• Planting Season: Spring or fall in mild climates
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: February to April or September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1-2 weeks in soil temperatures around 55-75°F (13-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 4-6 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart