Texas Early Grano

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed and sweet from the start, Texas Early Grano forms tender, golden bulbs with a softly layered bite and a clean, aromatic finish.

Expect a mild, juicy sweetness that shines fresh, while its crisp texture holds beautifully for quick sautés and caramelizing-style browning in the pan. A warm-season favorite for gardeners who want early harvest satisfaction—90 days to maturity with bulbs that reward attentive thinning and steady growth.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Bulbing

Botanical illustration of Texas Early Grano

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Texas Early Grano 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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 13th	May 18th	Aug 16th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Aug 6th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Aug 6th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 7th	May 12th	Aug 10th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Aug 6th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 1st	May 6th	Aug 4th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 27th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 23rd	Apr 27th	Jul 26th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 20th	Apr 24th	Jul 23rd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 14th	Apr 18th	Jul 17th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 9th	Apr 13th	Jul 12th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 27th	Apr 3rd	Jul 2nd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 18th	Mar 25th	Jun 23rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 9th	Mar 16th	Jun 14th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 23rd	Feb 27th	May 28th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 29th	Feb 2nd	May 3rd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
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)	5

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Texas Early Grano gives you sweet onion flavor without the aggressive raw bite—its crisp layers stay intact under fast heat. It browns quickly in a pan, so it’s ideal when you want that jammy edge without waiting for slow, deep caramelization.

Best Uses

thin slicing for quick fresh salads where it stays crisp
hot skillet sauté with butter to get glossy, golden edges without harshness
shallow caramelization for jammy, spoonable onions
pizza/tart topping where it cooks fast and turns tender

Flavor Profile

mild, juicy sweetness softly layered snap clean allium aroma with minimal bite quick-browning pan sugariness

Kitchen Pairings

butter fresh thyme black pepper goat cheese crisp bacon balsamic vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Allium cepa (Texas Early Grano) and how can I control it?

Onions (Allium cepa) are especially prone to purple blotch (Alternaria porri) and downy mildew when leaves stay wet. Improve airflow by spacing plants, water at the soil line (not over the foliage), and remove heavily spotted leaves early to slow spread. If the problem persists, use a labeled sulfur or copper fungicide at the first signs and repeat according to label directions.

How often should I water Texas Early Grano during the main bulb-growing phase?

During bulb swelling (roughly mid-season through the last several weeks), keep the soil consistently evenly moist but not soggy—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week split into 1–2 deep irrigations. If the soil dries out completely, bulbs can stall and split; if it stays wet, disease risk rises. Check by feel 2–3 inches down—water when it’s dry at that depth, and taper once tops begin to yellow.

How do I know when Texas Early Grano onions are ready to harvest?

Harvest when most of the tops (typically about 50–70%) have fallen over and the necks start to dry down, usually around 90 days. Gently lift one bulb to confirm the skin is tight and papery and the bulb size feels fully formed. Stop watering 1–2 weeks before harvest so the necks dry for better curing and storage.