{"product_id":"short-day-texas-super-sweet-onion-plants","title":"(Short Day) Texas Super Sweet Onion Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBundle contains ~ 75 plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTexas Super Sweet (1015Y) is Texas's most iconic sweet onion, developed in the 1970s by Texas A\u0026amp;M from Granex types introduced from the Bermuda Islands in 1898—where early breeders like Dr. Henry A. Jones selected for massive size and mild flavor that earned it the nickname \"Texas Superstar\" in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis short-day variety dominates southern gardens, producing jumbo, globe-shaped yellow bulbs with off-white, ultra-sweet flesh and minimal pungency—perfect for raw slicing in salads, salsas, grilling, or caramelizing without tears. 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: Short-Day (best in zones \u003cstrong\u003e7–10\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e75–110\u003c\/strong\u003e from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature bulb size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4–6+ inches, up to 1 lb each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage life\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–3 months when cured (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 Texas Super Sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Low pyruvate means no tears; eat raw like candy or cook for enhanced sugars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJumbo yields\u003c\/strong\u003e – Softball-sized bulbs with high productivity; one of the largest short-day sweets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Official state favorite; parent of Vidalia; reliable in southern heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Disease-resistant, forgiving in clay soils; high success rate for new growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket star\u003c\/strong\u003e – Commands premium prices; versatile for fresh sales or home use.\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 short-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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