Texas Legend

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly aromatic and richly mellow, Texas Legend forms handsome, globe-to-flattened bulbs with a warm golden-brown papery skin that slips away to reveal crisp, pale layers.

The flavor leans gentle and sweet rather than sharp, with a satisfying crunch that holds beautifully for fresh use and everyday flavor-building. A short-day favorite for home gardeners, it’s ideal for roasting, sautéing, and slow-simmered sauces where its natural sweetness can shine.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 110 DaysHabit: Bulbing

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Texas Legend 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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 3a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	Jun 16th	Oct 4th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	Jun 12th	Sep 30th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	Jun 10th	Sep 28th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	Jun 5th	Sep 23rd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Jun 1st	Sep 19th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	May 29th	Sep 16th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	May 23rd	Sep 10th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	May 18th	Sep 5th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	May 8th	Aug 26th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Apr 29th	Aug 17th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Apr 20th	Aug 8th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Apr 3rd	Jul 22nd – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Mar 9th	Jun 27th – 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)	50
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Texas Legend is built for cooks who want onion flavor that reads sweet and aromatic, not strident. Its crisp layers stay snappy in fresh use and collapse into a mellow, buttery sweetness when you give it time in a pan or pot.

Best Uses

thinly sliced raw or lightly dressed in salads where you want crunch without harshness
caramelizing or browning for a glossy, sweet pan base
roasting until jammy and tender for whole-bulb or wedge caramel notes
slow-simmered sauces and braises where it melts down without turning sharp

Flavor Profile

sweetly mellow onion taste crisp, clean crunch warm aromatic sweetness with low bite

Kitchen Pairings

balsamic vinegar thyme garlic butter beef or lamb stock cheddar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases commonly affect Allium cepa (Texas Legend onion), and how do I manage them at home?

Onions (Allium cepa) commonly suffer from onion maggots and thrips, plus downy mildew in humid weather. Check foliage weekly and remove any damaged plants, then treat with an appropriate label-approved insect control for onions; for downy mildew, keep plants spaced for airflow and water at the base (not over the leaves). Avoid working in wet foliage and rotate onion beds with non-Allium crops each season to reduce repeat disease pressure.

How often should I water Allium cepa during the main bulbing growth phase, and what soil moisture should I aim for?

During bulbing (once plants are well-established), aim for consistently moist soil—typically about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusted for rainfall and heat. Let the soil dry slightly at the top before watering again, but don’t allow long dry spells that can cause stunted bulbs or poor expansion. Use a steady, slow soak so moisture reaches 6–8 inches deep where onion roots feed.

How can I tell when Texas Legend (Allium cepa) onions are ready to harvest?

Harvest when about 50–75% of tops have fallen over and the necks begin to soften and dry down. Stop watering 7–14 days before harvest to help bulbs cure and reduce rot risk, then lift onions carefully so you don’t bruise the skins. Cure in a warm, airy, shaded spot until outer skins are papery and the necks are tight.