{"product_id":"intermediate-long-day-cabernet-onion-plants","title":"(Intermediate - Long Day) Cabernet Onion Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBundle contains ~ 75 plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCabernet is a premium intermediate-day red onion developed by Seminis (Bayer) for outstanding color retention, uniform globe shape, and superior storage among red onions. This variety delivers 3–4\" deep-crimson bulbs with tight, glossy wrappers and vibrant purple-red rings that resist fading during cooking or pickling. Its sweet-with-a-kick flavor bridges mild sweets and pungent storage reds—ideal for fresh eating, grilling, salsas, or long-keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach bundle contains \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 75 healthy, premium, non-GMO plants\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 (best in zones \u003cstrong\u003e5–8\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: 3–4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage life\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–7 months when cured\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 Cabernet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine-red color\u003c\/strong\u003e – Deep, glossy skin and vivid rings that hold up in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet-spicy balance\u003c\/strong\u003e – More flavor than mild reds, less bite than storage types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid keeper\u003c\/strong\u003e – Outlasts most red onions; stores well into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh visual appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stands out at markets and on plates.\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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