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500 Sweet Giant Onion Seeds
500 Sweet Giant Onion Seeds
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If you want size and flavor in one easy-to-grow crop, Sweet Giant Onion Seeds deliver. These mild, globe-shaped onions grow up to 1โ2 pounds each with smooth golden skin and crisp white flesh. Perfect for slicing, caramelizing, or using fresh in salads, this variety is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.
Grown as a long-day type, Sweet Giant onions thrive in full sun and loose soil. With proper spacing and care, they reward your effort with uniform, oversized bulbs that cure well for extended storage.
๐ Product Highlights:
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Produces 1โ2 lb sweet onions โ mild and crunchy
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Long-day variety โ ideal for northern gardens
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Excellent raw or cooked โ no harsh bite
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Cures well โ stores up to 3โ5 months
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Open-pollinated, non-GMO
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Grows in Zones 3โ9 (with correct planting time)
๐ฑ Why Grow Sweet Giant Onion Seeds?
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Big bulbs = fewer onions to peel
- ๐ฅ Sweet flavor perfect for fresh eating and cooking
- ๐ฆ Long storage potential after curing
- ๐ชด Grows well in raised beds or field rows
- ๐พ Ideal for both home gardens and market growers
- ๐ Easy to start from seed for year-round planning
๐ฟ Growing Tips:
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Sowing: Start indoors 8โ12 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring
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Spacing: Thin to 4โ6 inches between plants; rows 12โ18 inches apart
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Soil: Loose, fertile, and well-draining; add compost before planting
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Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day) for optimal bulb size
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Water: Keep soil evenly moistโdo not let dry during bulbing
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Fertilize: High nitrogen during early growth, switch to phosphorus later
- Harvest: When tops yellow and flop overโcure bulbs for 2โ3 weeks in shade
โ FAQ โ Sweet Giant Onion Seeds
How long does it take to grow these onions?
Around 110โ130 days from sowing to harvest, depending on climate.
Can I grow these in southern states?
These are long-day onions, best suited to northern latitudes (Zones 3โ7). Short-day types are better for the South.
Do they store well?
Yesโif cured properly, Sweet Giant onions store for up to 3โ5 months in a cool, dry space.
Can I grow them in containers?
Yes, but use deep containers (8+ inches) with rich, well-draining soil.
Are they hybrids or heirloom?
This is an open-pollinated variety, great for seed-saving and consistent harvests.
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