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Candy Onion
Allium
AlliumAllium cepa
- Full sun
- Zones 5–10
- 100 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6.2–6.8
Overview
Slightly flattened yellow onion has potential for large size, especially when sown for overwintering in its optimum 33-40° latitude range. A Walla Walla-type for growing farther south. Also offered as plants.
Planting
Start from seed indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost, or direct seed in early spring. Transplant sets when soil can be worked.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion maggot, thrips, cutworms. Common diseases: Downy mildew, purple blotch, neck rot.