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Yellow Sweet Spanish · Onion

Zone 3a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Yellow Sweet Spanish to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 3rd
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 15th
Harvest BeginsSep 12th
Harvest EndsSep 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity120
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBulbing
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)50
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: For long-day Spanish onions, grow strong seedlings (sturdy tops, not tall/spindly) and transplant into cold soil as soon as workable to keep plants from bolting.