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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 1โ€“2 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.

๐ŸŒŸ Product Highlights:

โœ… Produces 1โ€“2 lb sweet onions โ€“ mild and crunchy
โœ… Long-day variety โ€“ ideal for northern gardens
โœ… Excellent raw or cooked โ€“ no harsh bite
โœ… Cures well โ€“ stores up to 3โ€“5 months
โœ… Open-pollinated, non-GMO
โœ… Grows in Zones 3โ€“9 (with correct planting time)

๐ŸŒฑ Why Grow Sweet Giant Onion Seeds?

  • ๐Ÿง… Big bulbs = fewer onions to peel
  • ๐Ÿฅ— Sweet flavor perfect for fresh eating and cooking
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Long storage potential after curing
  • ๐Ÿชด Grows well in raised beds or field rows
  • ๐ŸŒพ Ideal for both home gardens and market growers
  • ๐Ÿ” Easy to start from seed for year-round planning

๐ŸŒฟ Growing Tips:

  • Sowing: Start indoors 8โ€“12 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring
  • Spacing: Thin to 4โ€“6 inches between plants; rows 12โ€“18 inches apart
  • Soil: Loose, fertile, and well-draining; add compost before planting
  • Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day) for optimal bulb size
  • Water: Keep soil evenly moistโ€”do not let dry during bulbing
  • Fertilize: High nitrogen during early growth, switch to phosphorus later
  • Harvest: When tops yellow and flop overโ€”cure bulbs for 2โ€“3 weeks in shade

โ“ FAQ โ€“ Sweet Giant Onion Seeds

How long does it take to grow these onions?
Around 110โ€“130 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 3โ€“7). Short-day types are better for the South.

Do they store well?
Yesโ€”if cured properly, Sweet Giant onions store for up to 3โ€“5 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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