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Candy · Onion

Zone 2b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Candy to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsAug 16th
Harvest EndsAug 25th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity100
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBulbing
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: For day-neutral onions like 'Candy Hybrid,' transplant only when soil is cool-to-moderate and keep spacing tight enough to form thick bulbs.