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Shallot Sets – 8 per bag

FULL SUN Probably native to western or central Asia, shallots have been cultivated throughout recorded history. They were brought to America with the earliest colonists.

Shallots may be planted in the fall or the spring similar to garlic. Fall plantings will mature earlier. Shallot plants are hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees fahrenheit so spring plantings may be made as soon as the soil can be worked.

Turn the soil and add some lime before planting. Plant the sets, root end down, two inches deep, making certain that the growing point is exposed above the surface of the ground. Leave 3 inches between bulbs in rows 18-24 inches apart. Apply a nitrogen and phosphorus rich fertilizer (10-20-10) and water like any garden green.

Shallots will be ready to harvest in approximately 100 days when the leaf tops have fallen over and dried and the shallots have emerged from the soil. Cure shallots by placing them in a warm, well-ventilated area until the necks are thoroughly dry.

Curing must take place for the shallots to be stored for any length of time. With warm temperatures, good air circulation and low humidity, curing should be completed within two weeks after harvest. Store in a refrigerator for longest lasting results.

Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity
Shallots 6 in. 2-3 in. 10-14+ 100 Days

 

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Onion Sets – White – 60 per bag

White onions are the “Middle-of-the-Roaders” in the onion family.  They are not as sweet as the reds, but they store for much longer than the reds. White onions are excellent for cooking and for pickling, and in their own way, they have their own special beauty.

Remember, if you want to maximize the sweetness of your onions, add lime to your soil before you plant the sets.

Type Spacing Planting Depth HZ Height Maturation
Onion Set 6 in. 1-3 in. 3-10 12-24″ 100 Days
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Onion Sets – Yellow – 60 per bag

Yellow Onions are the “Workhorses” of the onion family.  They are rarely as sweet as the reds or whites, but they are sweet and they store for a long, long time.  Often, they can last six months (sometimes longer) if stored in a cool, dry area with some air circulation.

Yellows are great for cooking, used fresh or for pickling, and they are the most vigorous of the onion varieties.

Type Spacing Planting Depth HZ Height Maturation
Onion Set 6 in. 1-3 in. 3-10 12-24″ 100 Days

 

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Onion Sets – Super Sweet – 40 per bag

Sweet onions originated in Texas after Bermuda onion seed from the Canary Islands was introduced into South Texas in 1898. In 1899, onions that grew from the seeds planted in 1898 were shipped to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where they were so enthusiastically received that the following year the small garden plot, which had been the source of the first onions was expanded to 500 acres.

In 1952, the Granex, later to be claimed as Vidalia, was introduced in Texas. That same year Granex tranplants from Dixondale Farms (Carrizo Springs, Texas) were shipped to Georgia to a man named Mose Coleman. Coleman discovered that these onions were not hot like other onions planted in Georgia, instead they were remarkably sweet. Coleman was able to sell these sweet onions for $3.50 per 50 pound bag, a fortune in the post-Depression years. Soon almost every farmer in Georgia was growing Vidalia onions.

Type Spacing Planting Depth HZ Height Maturation
Onion Set 6 in. 1-3 in. 3-10 12-24″ 100 Days

 

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Horseradish Roots, Maliner Kren – 3 roots per bag

FULL SUN Native to southeastern Europe, Horseradish has been cultivated for centuries. It was brought to America with the earliest colonists where it escaped from gardens and proliferated in the wild across the continent. Maliner Kren is a very old variety and considered the standard horseradish in the US today.

To plant horseradish roots dig a hole 1 foot in diameter and 8 inches deep. Loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole. Place the root in the hole with the small end at the bottom of the hole and allowing the root to rest along the side of the hole so that the top of the root just breaks the surface of the soil. Refill the hole with a mixture of soil and compost or dried cow manure and mound up the dirt 2-3 inches above the soil’s surface because the dirt will settle with time and watering. Make sure the top of the root is left uncovered.
Keep the soil slightly moist. The composted soil mixture should provide the plant with enough nutrients, but can be supplemented with a low nitrogen fertilizer 2-3 times during the year. For the most pungent flavor, do not harvest the roots until the leaves have seen a hard frost. One year old plants have the most flavor, so dig the roots up each year and replant in the spring. Horseradish roots may also be planted in the fall like onions and garlic.

Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity
Perennial 18 in. 8 in. 21+ 180
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Onion Sets – Red – 60 per bag

Red onions are arguably one of the most beautiful vegetables.  The burgundy wine color of the outer skins can be breathtaking, and as you peel away the layers, the changes in color from true purple to fuchsia to lavender are an inspiration for any cook. They are among the sweetest of all onion varieties, and this attribute alone makes them desirable as a home garden crop. BUT, red onions are also the most problematic members of the onion family.  Maybe eons ago their beauty and sweetness went to their heads – who knows.

What we do know is that red onions do not store well.  They rot quickly and completely. If you want to grow red onions, you should pair them with yellow onions which are notoriously great storers.

Try some red onions in your garden, but consume them quickly after harvest.  These sweet beauties don’t last long.

Type Spacing Planting Depth HZ Height Maturation
Onion Set 6 in. 1-3 in. 3-10 12-24″ 100 Days

 

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Southport White Globe Bunching

FULL SUN – ONION, Southport White Globe Bunching – Allium cepa, probably native to western and central Asia, onions have been cultivated since before recorded history. The European explorers brought the onion to the Americas in the 15th century where they quickly became a staple in the diet of the Indigenous Peoples. Introduced in the late 1800s, Southport White Globe Bunching produces glistening white scallions with medium green leaves. Pungent flavor. Onions require a very long growing season. They can be sown in the early spring for a fall crop. In the spring, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. They can also be sown in late summer and harvested the following spring and summer. Soil should be deeply spaded before planting. Rows should be 6 in. apart. When seedlings are 2 in. high, thin, leaving 1 in. between plants.

Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity
Bunching Onion 1 in. 1 in. 14-21 60
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Yellow Sweet Spanish

FULL SUN – ONION, Yellow Sweet Spanish – Allium cepa, probably native to western and central Asia, onions have been cultivated since before recorded history. The European explorers brought the onion to the Americas in the 15th century where they quickly became a staple in the diet of the Indigenous Peoples. Introduced in the 1900s, Yellow Sweet Spanish is a large (4-6 in.) vegetable with yellow to brown skin and creamy white, firm flesh. Excellent flavor. Excellent storage. Onions require a very long growing season. They can be sown in the early spring for a fall crop. In the spring, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. They can also be sown in late summer and harvested the following spring and summer. Soil should be deeply spaded before planting. Rows should be 12-18 in. apart. When seedlings are 2 in. high, thin, leaving 4-6 in. between plants.

Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity
Globe Onion 4-6 in. 1 in. 14-21 120
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Herb, Salad Burnet

FULL SUN – HERB, Salad Burnet – Poterium sanguisorba, native to western Asia and Europe, Salad Burnet was once a highly prized herb for its delicate, cucumber flavor. It was brought to the US in the 1700s. It is rarely seen today even though it is a welcome addition to most green salads. The 12-18 in. plants are easy to grow and prolific self-seeders. Plant as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring and the danger of frost has passed. Rows should be 18 in. apart. When seedlings are 2 in. high, thin, leaving 12-15 in. between plants.

Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity
Perennial 12-15 in. 1/2 in. 14-21 90
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Herb, Coriander/Cilantro

FULL SUN – HERB, Coriander/Cilantro – Coriandrum sativum, native to the eastern Mediterranean and southern Europe, Coriander/Cilantro has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. It was brought to the US in the 1600s by the earliest colonists. The 2-3 ft. plants (called cilantro) produce seeds that when dried are known are coriander. Plant as soon as the danger of frost has passed in the spring and in mid to late summer for a fall crop. Rows should be 9-12 in. apart. When seedlings are 2 in. high, thin, leaving 5-7 in. between plants. Harvest throughout the season by cutting leaves off the plants, aggressively. Cilantro bolts quickly in the heat and becomes bitter.

Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity
Annual 5-7 in. 1/2 in. 14-21+ 75
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