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Onion Bulb Texas Early Grano Organic ~80 seeds
Selected from Spain and improved over several years, Texas A&M University released 'Texas Early Grano' in 1944. Grown for its large tops and high yield, its extra-large bulbs can grow to weigh up to a pound. With white flesh and straw-colored skin, this sweet onion will shine cooked or fresh. Great disease resistance. As a short-day onion, it grows best from fall to spring in the southern states, south of the 35th parallel. Not recommended for cold-climate areas unless greenhouse grown.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: Mild Climates only: Late summer or early fall. Mid-October is the recommended, traditional sowing period.
When to Start Inside: Mild Climates only: 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Transplant outside no later than 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Ideal soil temperature is 60°–85°F.
Days to Emerge: 7 ‒ 15 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 4"
Row Spacing: 12" ‒ 16"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 110 days
Family: Alliaceae (formerly Liliaceae) Allium or Onion family, includes onions, garlic, chives, shallots, and leeks.
Type: Short-day onion (Learn more)
Native: Exists only in cultivation
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun.
Light brown skin surrounds the white onion. Large bulbs can grow up to 1 lb. each. 'Texas Early Grano' is a sweet onion with a short to moderate storage period.
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