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"100-115 days. Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds. Allium cepa. Non-GMO. Heirloom. This yellow onion is considered a long-day type and is very successful in growing in western states. It is so great for west coast climates, Utah State University recommends this variety and it is the state vegetable of Utah and mid-northern states. Large bulbs weighing over a pound have great storage capabilities. This Spanish Onion is relatively easy to grow with moderate pink root tolerance. ~7,000 seeds per ounce.\nDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\n\nSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\n Microgreen\n\n\nGrowing Non-GMO Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Vegetable Seeds\nDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\n\n\n\nLatin Name: Allium cepa\n\n\nHardiness Zone: Annual 3-10\n\nOnion Type: Long Day\n\nDays to Maturity: 100-115\n\nDays to Germination: 4-10\n\nSeeding Depth: 1/2\"\n\nPlant Spacing: 4-6\"\n\nRow Spacing: 18-24\"\n\nPlant Height: 12-18\"\n\nGrowth Habit: Bulbous-rooted upright\n\nSoil Preference: Sandy, loose, composted, well-drained\n\nTemperature Preference: 55-75 °F\n\nLight Preference: Full sun\n\nPests and Diseases: Thrips, onion maggots. Susceptible to onion yellows virus which may stunt and infect nearby onions.\n\nUtah Yellow Sweet Spanish Color: Golden yellow meat and husk\n\nUtah Yellow Sweet Spanish Flavor: Sweet, mild, and enjoyed raw more than most yellow onions.\n\n\nHow to Grow Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion from Seed\nOnion is a cool hardy vegetable that can be sown directly 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost or about 4-6 weeks before the first autumn frost. Seeds may also be begun indoors for early starts. Soil should be well-tilled, nitrogen-rich, with a pH of 6.0-7.0. For outdoor sowing, create a shallow 1\" deep trench for a minimum of 12\".\nOnion seed is very small, so sprinkle generously into the trench and lightly cover with about 1/4\" of soil. As seedlings begin to sprout from the row, trim back to favor the strongest starts every 4-6\" apart. \"“Long-day\" onions grow best in the northern half of the country while \"“short-day\" thrives in the southern half.\nUtah Spanish Onions take about 115 days to mature after planting seeds in the ground. Wait until the ground is not frozen, and is between 60-85°. Onions thrive in soil that drains well but still needs to be dense in nutrients. As the onion grows, you will see green sprouts appear. Allow the tops of onions to fall and die before harvesting your crop. If any bulbs are too small to be consumed they can be saved and planted next year. A mature Utah Yellow Spanish Onion will have light brown skin and white flesh.\nUtah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion in the Vegetable Garden\nOnion is a cold hardy favorite able to be sown in either spring or fall for an effortless biannual harvest. Onions are often started in the garden from store-bought bulbs, but growing from seed allows for a greater variety of selection among the red, yellow, white, and sweet cultivars.\nWhen planting, look to see if a \"“long-day\" or a \"“short-day\" onion variety is best suited for the summers in your region. Try an onion crop in the garden bed alongside similar garlic, shallots, or leeks.\nHarvesting Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion\nMost onions sown in the spring are ready for harvest about 90 days from sowing and seeds planted in the fall can mature as early as May or June the following year. Onions are ready to harvest once the plants\" greens have dried out, yellowed, and begun to bow over. Loosen the soil from the bulb to check for consistent coloring while allowing the bulb to further dry. Sweet onions do not store as well as more pungent yellow and brown varieties.\nAbout Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds\nLong Day Variety. Large yellow bulbing onion that has a mild sweet flavor. Can get up to 6\" across and weight over a pound or more.\nIt is a good keeper as well for those country cooks!\nIt is important to dry your onions in the garden first for proper storage. Pull them up on a sunny day and let them dry in the sun for two days to cure. Then store them.\nOnion seed has a short shelf life so keep it cool and dry.\nThe Utah Yellow Spanish Onion is a great slicing onion. It goes perfect on Patty Melt and is great as a grilled onion. Spanish Onions are known for being large and these onions make great onions for sandwiches as well. Delicious in marinara, chili, or stew.\nUtah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds Per Package:\n\n2 g - Packet - Approx 500 Seeds\n1 oz- Wholesale - Approx 7,000 Seeds\n4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 28,000 Seeds\n1 lb - Wholesale - Approx 112,000 Seeds\n5 lb - Bulk - Approx 560,000 Seeds\n25 lb - Bulk - Approx 2,800,000 Seeds\n\nNon-GMO Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish onion seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on orders over $45."
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