Braddock

Onion

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🌱 110d to harvest Bulbing

Braddock Yellow Onion brings a golden, sunset-bright sweetness with a crisp, juicy bite and a fine, papery skin that peels away c…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Aug 6th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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

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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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.

Expert Note

For long-day onions like Braddock, aim for cool early growth and transplant into well-drained soil so the plants establish before warm weather triggers bulb formation.