Onion Sets
Best choice for northern gardeners wanting an easy, reliable onion harvest.
Grow your own bulb onions with ease using these Improved Red Wethersfield, White Ebenezer, and Yellow Stuttgarter onion sets. Designed for short growing seasons and northern climates, these long-day varieties mature in 85-90 days. Certified disease-free and open-pollinated, they offer a nearly foolproof method for producing slightly flattened bulbs perfect for fresh use. Detailed planting and growing instructions are included to ensure your success. These sets can also be successfully grown in containers, making them versatile for any garden space.
$12.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
Days to Maturity
8590
/ - days
Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners wanting a faster harvest timeline
- Reliability-focused growers needing disease-resistant crops
- Cool-climate gardeners facing unpredictable spring weather
Who should skip it
- Variety seekers looking for rare or heirloom onion types
- Gardeners in regions with volatile spring temperature swings
- Budget-conscious growers planting large-scale winter storage crops
Performance breakdown
Northern Climate Suitability
Optimized specifically for shorter growing seasons and northern latitude success.
Ease of Cultivation
Sets provide a nearly foolproof head start for novice gardeners.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habits make these ideal for small-space patio gardening.
Genetic Reliability
Open-pollinated seeds ensure consistent, true-to-type harvests every single season.
Disease Resistance
Certified disease-free stock minimizes risk of early crop failure.
Maturity Speed
Rapid 85-90 day cycle ensures harvest before the first frost.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
85-90 days
Soil pH Preference
6.0-7.0
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Variety Type
Open Pollinated
Available Counts
100 count
Power
0.0 watts
Slicer Type
Vegetable Chopper
Operation Type
Manual
Features
- Nearly foolproof onion growing method
- Ideal for short growing seasons
- Long-day varieties for northern states
- Open-pollinated for true-to-type growth
- Certified disease-free
- Suitable for container gardening
- Excellent for fresh use
- Detailed growing instructions included
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of these onion sets. Reviewers frequently note that the sets arrive healthy, firm, and ready for immediate planting, minimizing transplant shock. The resulting harvest is often described as abundant and uniform, confirming the product's dependable performance season after season. This high success rate makes them a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners seeking guaranteed results.
Know before you buy
These are long-day onion varieties, which are specifically bred for northern states where day lengths increase significantly during the summer. They will not bulb properly in southern regions with shorter summer days.
Yes, these sets are well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your container has adequate drainage and is deep enough to accommodate the root system, and use a high-quality potting mix with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
These varieties typically reach maturity in 85 to 90 days after planting. This makes them an excellent choice for gardeners with shorter growing seasons.
Open-pollinated means these onions were pollinated naturally by insects or wind. If you allow the plants to flower and go to seed, the resulting seeds will grow plants that are true-to-type, meaning they will look and taste just like the parent onions.
No, these onion sets are certified disease-free, so they are ready to plant directly into your garden or containers upon arrival.
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