Braddock

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Braddock Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Direct Sow	Jun 8th	Sep 26th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	May 25th	Sep 12th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 18th	Sep 5th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 8th	Aug 26th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Aug 26th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 12th	Aug 30th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Aug 26th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 6th	Aug 24th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Aug 19th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	Apr 27th	Aug 15th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	Apr 24th	Aug 12th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 18th	Aug 6th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 13th	Aug 1st – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 3rd	Jul 22nd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Mar 25th	Jul 13th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 16th	Jul 4th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Feb 27th	Jun 17th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 2nd	May 23rd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 19th – Feb 28th

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.