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Onion, Candy Hybrid Seeds

Allium cepa
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These Onion Candy Hybrid Seeds are perfect for any garden.

This popular onion produces large 8-10 cm (3-4") white bulbs.  Mild, with a sweet flavor that is tasty raw or cooked.  An outstanding versatile onion that is a reliable producer.  One of the best storage onions making it an excellent choice for Canadian gardens.

  • SKU: 143757
  • Common Name: Onion
  • Botanical Name: Allium cepa
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Safe for bees
Safe
for Bees
Good for pollinators
Good For Pollinators
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
10 - 14 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
85 days (after transplanting outdoors)
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  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
  • Seed Type: Hybrid
  • Fill Weight (grams): 800 mg
  • Approximate Seed Count: 225-250
  • Characteristics: Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Planting Method: Start Indoors
  • Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
  • Landscape Use: Edible Garden
  • Resistance: Deer
  • Tolerance: Drought
  • Companion Planting:

    Plant near beets, cabbage, carrots, swiss chard, lettuce, marigolds, strawberries, tomatoes. Onions have a protective effect against borers and cutworms. The strong aroma emitted by onions disorients and confuses these pests, making it difficult for them to locate and attack the plants.Additionally, marigolds can be beneficial to onions as well. The scent of marigolds acts as a deterrent, reducing the egg-laying activity of the onion maggot fly. This can help prevent infestations and protect the onions from damage caused by these flies.

  • Flavour: Sweet and mild onion flavor with firm texture
  • Preparation Ideas: Works well raw in salads or cooked.
Instructions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
How To Grow

Start onion seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.

  • Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2in.)
  • Seed Spacing: Sow onion seeds roughly 2.5 cm (1 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 30 cm (12 in.) apart.
  • Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6 in.)
  • Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Growing Suggestions:
  • Onions are ready to harvest when most of their tops have fallen over and the skins have dried.
  • Harvest when the weather is dry. Do not pull onions if they are still green as they will not store well if pulled too soon or in wet contions.
  • After harvesting, dry or cure the onions in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location, such as a shed or garage. Spread out the onions in a single layer on a clean, dry surface. Cure the onions for two to three weeks until the onion tops and necks are thoroughly dry and the outer bulb scales begin to rustle.

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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 30 reviews.

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Amazing hybrid variety

"I've been buying this hybrid for 2 years now and I love the results. The seeds germinate fast and I could say the ratio is like 98%! My growing season in Gaspésie (Canada's east coast) is not long but I've had great results."

— Amanda B. (5/5)

I have received all my

"I have received all my seed from McKenzie and always been pleased with them. I have planted this year but it is too early to get results as yet. Will keep you informed."

— Helen M. (4/5)

Candy Hybrid Onion Seeds

"Absolutely thrilled with the germination rate of these onion seeds. Looking forward when it is finally time for warmer weather to plant these beauties. I have planted these Mackenzie onion seeds last year too. Great results."

— Kimbe B. (5/5)

Awesome! Will buy again.

"Awesome! Will buy again."

— Debra L. (5/5)

Curious if these are sweet

"Curious if these are sweet"

— Cynthia W. (5/5)

Onions

"Very pleased about the freshness of the seeds as the popped fast"

— Scott H. (5/5)

I grew these last season

"I grew these last season and they were awesome. They must be started at latest March"

— Joni S. (4/5)

Great mid size onion excellent

"Great mid size onion excellent keeper and taste."

— annamarie s. (5/5)

Amazing germination

"Absolutely amazing germination rate. . 100%"

— Timothy W. (5/5)

Too early to plant these

"Too early to plant these yet but had them last year and they did very well."

— Ruth G. (5/5)

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