White Sweet Spanish Onion
Allium cepa
Seeds per pack ~100
Germination: 91% Oct 2023 Packed for 2024
The White Sweet Spanish Onion is a popular onion variety known for its large size, mild flavor, and versatility in the kitchen. Best consumed fresh due to its higher water content, which makes it less suitable for long-term storage compared to other onion varieties. Superb for slicing (think burgers), as onion rings, or in any other dishes calling for a mild onion flavor. Produces white globes (3-5") and scallions. 110 days to harvest.
Ideal for raw applications such as salads, salsas, and as a topping for burgers or tacos. Great for grilling, roasting, or caramelizing to bring out its natural sweetness. Commonly used in soups, stir-fries, and baked dishes due to its versatile flavor.
Appearance: Large, globe-shaped, and smooth. Bright white skin with firm, juicy flesh. Typically 3–4 inches in diameter, though it can grow larger under optimal conditions.
Flavor: Renowned for its sweet and mild taste, making it ideal for eating raw. Delicate enough to use in salads, sandwiches, and as a topping. When cooked, it develops a rich sweetness that enhances dishes like soups, casseroles, and sautés.
Cultivation: Prefers full sun and grows best in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. A long-day onion, meaning it thrives in areas with extended daylight hours. Requires regular watering and benefits from fertilization during the growing season. Generally planted in the spring for a late summer or early fall harvest.
