Onion Seeds - Short - Superex Yellow Hybrid
160 Days to maturity. Allium cepa. Superex Yellow Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, bulbing, short-day onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, and raised beds. Resistant to disorders. Alt names bawang besar, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, yang cong. This short-day hybrid is good for tropical or sub-tropical areas. The flattened globe has yellow/brown skin and a mild, sweet flavor. Approx. 7,500 seeds / oz.
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Onion Seeds - Superex Yellow - Hybrid
Also known grown as "Maui Onion," it is early maturing, high yielding, vigorous and tolerant of downy mildew. Short day types are best suited for southern climates, where day length reaches 12-14 hours of sunlight. They are sub-tropical plants that continue to grow through winter and never go totally dormant. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in fall and transplant seedlings in January. Keep soil moist and well weeded. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when skins develop and tops have fallen over. Allow the onions to dry in the open air for at least a week. Cut off tops and roots. Air dry 2-3 more days. This will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Onions can be harvested at any stage before full maturity. Use fresh or cooked. Suitable for salad, pickling, stir-fry, sukiyaki, and tempura.
Superex Yellow Onion in the Vegetable Garden
Superex Yellow Onions are a superstar in any vegetable garden. These are prominent in northern vegetable gardens for their cold hardiness. Some gardeners use these to ward off certain pests which are repulsed by the oniony scent. Plant them in rows, as an attractive border, or near your kitchen for easy harvest!
Harvesting Superex Yellow Onion
Pull the onions when their skins have developed and the tops have fallen over (late spring). Allow the onions to dry in the open air for a few days. Cut off their tops and roots, then air dry for 2-3 more days; this will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Many gardeners harvest onions at other stages before full maturity as well.
About Superex Yellow Onion Garden Seeds
Alternate names for this plant can be: Bawang besar, maui onion, japanese onion, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, or yang cong.
We recommend making a delicious sweet and sour cucumber salad with thinly sliced cucumber and onion marinated in vinegar, sugar, salt, and dried chili flakes. Use these onions in recipes where any other onions or shallots are used.
Plant these towards the end of the growing season and then harvest at the very beginning. Have fresh onions all year long!
Superex Yellow Onion is a cultivar of Allium cepa specifically grown to withstand the cooler gardens of the American Northeast and Pacific northwest.
Lab analysts have categorized Superex Yellow Onion flavor to be under the Vidalia Superior Onion Flavors standards.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I’ve learned that bulb onions grow best in rich, loose soils with plenty of sand. Don’t be afraid to work in soil amendments before planting these seeds to increase the size of your onion harvest!"
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Superex Yellow Onion Seeds Per Package:
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 130 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 7,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Allium cepa |
| Superex Yellow Onion Color: | Yellow |
| Superex Yellow Onion Flavor: | Mild and sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Technically a tender perennial, but almost always grown as an annual, unless specifically grown for seed. |
| Days to Maturity: | 160 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 3-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-15 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Bulbing onions are growing for the bulb or globe they produce. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. |
| Onion Day Length: | Short Day - Short Day Onions need 10+ hours of daylight to form a bulb. If you plan to grow in southern US states with mild winters, Short Day Onions are your best choice. Typically planted in the fall and harvested next summer. But can be planted in early spring for mid to late-summer harvest. |
| Plant Width: | |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting. |
| Germination Temperature: | 66-70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to disorders. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, and Raised Beds |
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