Long Day Onion Plants – Dixondale Farms

Redwing Onion Plants

David Waterman — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:09:33 +0000

A minimum of four dozen Redwing onion plants per bunch
Red, Globe Shape, Slightly Pungent, Hybrid
Size Potential: 3-4″
Storage Potential: 8-10 months
Days to Harvest: 120

Yellow, Sweet, OP

Red River Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

David Waterman — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:50:47 +0000

30 Bunches (1400-1800 plants) of Red River onion plants
Dark Red, Globe Shape, Sweet, Hybrid
Size Potential: 3-4"
Storage Potential: 3-5 months
Days to Harvest: 95

Red, Sweet, OP

Sterling Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:06:48 +0000

Dixondale Farms exclusive!

30 Bunches (1400-1800 plants) of Sterling onion plants
White, Globe Shape, Slightly Pungent, Hybrid
Size Potential: 5"
Storage Potential: 4-6 months
Days to Harvest: 100-110

Red Zeppelin Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:05:50 +0000

Not only is it brilliantly colored throughout, but Red Zeppelin onions will store up to 8 months! Red Zeppelin onions have the best storage potential out of all our long day sweet varieties. This long day hybrid onion plant produces large, round, richly dark red to purple onions with a slightly pungent flavor that will add attractive color to any dish. When left to fully mature, this onion will have intense purplish rings throughout. The Red Zeppelin onion offers a balanced combination of flavor and shelf life. However, this onion will do much better in the northern portions of long day areas since it is a late maturing variety. When allowed to fully mature, this onion will have intense red rings throughout.

Ringmaster Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:02:58 +0000

Ringmaster onions have large bulbs with firm white rings surrounding a single center. The sweet and mild flavor is perfect for cooking, and of course, making delicious fried onion rings. The firm white bulbs have a mild flesh and dark green tops just right for green onions. Ringmaster onions are resistant to foliar disease. It is the favorite for onion rings since it has single centers and large, crisp rings. With its large, dark green tops, it is also a favorite for green onions.

Redwing Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:02:06 +0000

This is the most popular long day red onion grown by commercial growers. Deep internal red color continues to develop during storage. May not do well in southern portions of the long day areas since this is a true long day and does require at least 15 hours of daylength to bulb. This onion will hold well in storage. Resistant to foliar disease and bolting.

Highlander Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:01:03 +0000

Highlander onions’ slightly flat, globe-shaped bulbs are lighter in color than most long day varieties, but the bulbs are very firm with thin necks. Highlander is the main variety planted by large onion farmers in the northeastern United States for early marketing. Excellent yield potential with primarily jumbo production. Since Highlander is an extra-early maturing variety, these onion plants can be planted in all the intermediate day areas, as well as the long day areas. Highlander onions will store up to five months. With its tight, thin neck it Highlander onions are easy to cure. Highlander is tolerant to botrytis and downy mildew, the two most common diseases in onions.

Blush Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:59:19 +0000

This unique cross between a yellow and red onion has a delicate, pink internal structure. Very popular in French markets. Tight brownish to pink champagne skin dries down quickly. Internally the rings are light purple to pink, which are sweet with a bit of pungency. Grows very vigorous foliage and is widely adaptable to most northern growing areas. Stores well!

Ailsa Craig Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:58:08 +0000

Impress your neighbors and try growing a record-sized onion! The key is to plant Ailsa Craig early and never let it slow down. This heirloom variety was introduced in 1887 by David Murray, gardener for the Marquis of Ailsa, who lived on the small island off the coast of Scotland. Ailsa Craig does not store well, so enjoy it soon after harvesting. You can pump these up with lots of nitrogen and aim to grow them as large as basketballs!

Walla Walla Onion Plants – 30 Bunch Case

jristaino@thinkitagency.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:56:43 +0000

The Walla Walla is another customer favorite for its flavor and ease in growing! The story of Walla Walla sweet onions began over a century ago on the Island of Corsica, off the west coast of Italy. They were brought to Walla Walla, Washington by a French soldier. The variety has an excellent sweet and mild flavor that is versatile for all types of use. Bulbs are early maturing, cold hardy, and have relatively low sulfur content.