UPC: 068688318350
Brand: OSC
CUSTOM_SKU: OSC1835
Walla Walla Onion (Super Sweet Type) is a famous heirloom variety renowned for its exceptionally mild, sweet flavor and large, golden-brown bulbs. Originating from the Pacific Northwest, this long-day onion produces juicy, crisp flesh that is perfect for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and light cooking. Its low sulfur content delivers unmatched sweetness, making it one of the most popular sweet onions for home gardeners and market growers alike.
Key Features
- Heirloom super-sweet onion with large, round bulbs
- Light golden to brown skin with crisp, juicy white flesh
- Extremely mild flavor with very low pungency
- Excellent for fresh eating, slicing, and raw dishes
- Long-day variety best suited for northern growing regions
Plant Care Instructions
- Light: Full sun for maximum bulb development
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during bulb formation
- Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil high in organic matter
- Temperature: Grows best in cool to mild conditions
- Fertilizer: Feed regularly with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer early, reducing as bulbs matureffected by maturity
- Maintenance: Weed carefully to avoid competition; shallow cultivation recommended
- Harvesting: Harvest when tops fall over naturally and begin to dry
How to Grow from Seed
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow very early in spring
- Seed Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep
- Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 4–6 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart
- Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days
- Curing: Allow harvested onions to dry in a warm, airy location for 1–2 weeks before storage