FREE: Georgia Sweet Onion Seeds

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DESCRIPTION: Georgia Sweet is an early short day Granex-type onion. It has a mild flavor and very attractive golden yellow scale. Great for fresh eating on burger and cooking. Their extra sweet flavor makes them perfect candidates for onion rings and caramelized onions. Short day varieties grow best in areas with a mild winter climate. The bulbs range in size from medium to large and are extremely uniform. Approx 75 Seeds. 160 days to maturity.

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DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow onion seeds in average soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. In frost free areas, sow in fall. Sow thinly in rows 12" apart and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. **Make sure to choose the correct variety for your day length. Southern gardeners should select Short Day varieties; Northern gardeners do best with Long Day varieties; Gardeners in the middle of the country should select Intermediate Day varieties but can use some Short Day varieties.

HARVEST:
Pick green onions when plants reach 6-8" tall. When harvesting onion bulbs, about 100 days from sowing, bend the tops over when about 1/4 of the tops have already fallen over and turned yellow. After a few days, pull the bulbs and cover them with the foliage to prevent sunburn.

STORAGE:
Allow onions to dry in the garden for up to a week, then cure them indoors in a warm, dry place with good air circulation for 2-3 weeks. Then cut off the foliage, leaving 1" above the top of the bulb. Put bulbs in mesh onion bags and store in a cool, dry location for several months.