Braddock

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable

Braddock Yellow Onion brings a golden, sunset-bright sweetness with a crisp, juicy bite and a fine, papery skin that peels away cleanly.

At maturity it forms well-filled bulbs with a classic globe-to-flat silhouette, delivering a balanced flavor that shines when roasted low and slow, stirred into savory sauces, or brightened for pickling. A dependable 110-day choice for gardeners who want handsome, storage-worthy onions with a vivid market look and satisfying texture.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 110 DaysHabit: Bulbing

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Aug 6th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	110
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bulbing
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Braddock’s sweetness and crisp juiciness make it land cleanly in rough-cut roasting—no mushy fade, just steady caramelization as the bulb softens. Use its rings to build body in sauces and soups, then hit with vinegar at the end for a bright, pickled lift.

Best Uses

low-and-slow roasting until melting and jammy
stirring into pan sauces and braises where it dissolves into body
quick pickling for sweet-tart crunch
finishing soups or stews for a bright, structured bite

Flavor Profile

golden, sunset-sweet flavor crisp, juicy bite clean, papery peel with firm rings balanced yellow-onion sharpness that mellows into caramel

Kitchen Pairings

beef butter thyme gruyère balsamic vinegar chicken stock

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Braddock plants get powdery mildew?

Powdery mildew on Braddock shows up as a white, dusty coating on leaves and can quickly spread in warm, dry conditions with poor airflow. Remove the worst-affected leaves, then space plants for airflow and avoid wetting the foliage when you water. If it keeps worsening, spray a labeled sulfur or potassium bicarbonate fungicide, following the product schedule and reapplying after heavy rain or as directed.

How often should I water Braddock during its main growth phase?

During the main growth phase, keep the root zone evenly moist by watering about 1–2 times per week, giving enough water to moisten the top 6–8 inches of soil. Let the surface dry slightly between waterings, but don’t allow the soil to dry out more than about an inch deep—Braddock will suffer and fruit/heads can develop poorly. Mulch helps stabilize moisture, reducing the swings that trigger stress and disease.

How can I tell when Braddock is ready to harvest?

Start checking around day 110, or earlier if your conditions are consistently warm. Harvest when the plants reach full size and the crop-specific maturity signs are met: for example, look for firm, fully developed heads/produce with the characteristic color for Braddock and no lingering “green” immaturity. If you’re unsure, cut one sample plant—if the interior is fully filled and firms up after a day, harvest the rest promptly to avoid quality decline.