{"product_id":"intermediate-day-neutral-hybrid-candy-onion-plants","title":"(Intermediate - Day-Neutral Hybrid) Candy Onion Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBundle contains ~ 75 plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCandy is the undisputed king of sweet hybrid onions, delivering massive, light-skinned yellow bulbs with juicy, crisp flesh and exceptional mildness. This intermediate \/ day-neutral hybrid thrives in transition and southern gardens, producing jumbo onions that rival Vidalia in sweetness—perfect for raw eating, grilling, caramelizing, or fresh salsas. Each bundle contains approximately 75 healthy, premium, non-GMO plants grown with natural and regenerative practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate \/ Day-Neutral Hybrid (best in zones \u003cstrong\u003e5–9\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e100–110\u003c\/strong\u003e from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature bulb size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4–6+ inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage life\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–4 months (best eaten fresh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBundle size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 75 bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Candy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersweet \u0026amp; juicy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Nearly zero pungency; eat raw like fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Frequently over 1 lb each; high yield per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay-neutral flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bulbs reliably in a wide range of day lengths and climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Performs from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e – Top-selling sweet onion at markets and stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-transplant as soon as soil can be worked in early spring (soil ≥40°F). Space 4–6″ apart in rows 12–18″ apart. Provide full sun, consistent moisture (1″ weekly), and occasional nitrogen boosts. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when 50–70% of tops yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy spot for 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bulbing onion (\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun (6–8+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consistent, especially during bulb formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–9 (bulbs form best in intermediate-day regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e All plants are grown and shipped as \u003cstrong\u003ebare-root, dormant starts in biodegradable wrap from Sunbelt Transplants\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted leader in premium onion transplants based in the heart of U.S. onion country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e Although these onions are grown by farms that are certified organic, we are not allowed to say it is Certified due to the rule 7 CFR § 205.2. 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