Onion Plants - Walla Walla ,Long Day

The Onion Plants - Walla Walla, LONG DAY ONION is a versatile option with a long growing period of 90 days. Perfect for fall and early spring planting in northern regions, this variety boasts a sweet and flavorful taste that is best enjoyed soon after harvesting. Please note that these onions are not known for their long storage life.

Globe-shaped and exceptionally mild, this heirloom onion from Washington state produces jumbo- to colossal-sized bulbs with light brown skin and pretty white flesh. It is known as the sweetest of all the long-day varieties, and is often compared to the renowned Georgia Sweet. With a mild flavor that can last for a month, this onion is perfect for fresh slices on sandwiches. Developed in the late 1800s, it is a timeless addition to any meal.

Planting : Onions, like most vegetables, thrive in rich organic soil. Prior to planting, work 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) of compost or humus into the soil. Plant onion plants 4 to 6 inches apart.
can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked.
Try to be careful about the fertilizers you use for onions. Onions tend to be more pungent when grown on soils with a high sulfur content. Choose a nitrate-based fertilizer over a sulfate-based fertilizer. Ask your local garden center expert for the right fertilizer. The fertilizer bag, even on all-purpose fertilizers, 12-24-12 for example, may indicate the components used to formulate the fertilizer.
Care Tips/Maintenance
Onions may need lots of moisture at the beginning, but less when the bulbs are approaching full size. When the tops begin to fall over naturally, it's time to pull the onions up.
Harvest Instructions
Members of the onion family generally give a very obvious signal when they are ready to harvest. The tops fall over and the tips of the leaves start to turn brown. In addition, the bulbs are full size. Pull the onions, shake off any soil, but do not wash them or pull off any outside wrapper leaves.