Garden Plants

White Onion Starter Sets

$9.00; ~~$12.00~~; $9.00; (-25%)
Unit price: per

Set these short-day starts out in winter and pull sweet, mild white bulbs for fresh eating and salsa by late May or June.

Pack: Bundle of 50 Sets Bundle of 50 Sets

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~~$12.00~~ $9.00

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White Onion Starter Sets

~~$12.00~~ $9.00

Pack: Bundle of 50 Sets Bundle of 50 Sets

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Description

Onions bulb on day length, not on age, and this is the single most common onion failure in the South: a long-day variety bought from a national catalog will grow beautiful tops in Alabama and never form a bulb. Plant only short-day or intermediate-day types here, and get them in the ground during the winter so they build a big leaf frame before day length triggers bulbing in spring. Every leaf equals a bulb ring, so feed hard through February and March, then stop watering once necks soften and tops fall over. Shipped in a Bundle of 50 Sets, well-rooted from our Lineville, Alabama nursery.

Specifications

Mature size: 12-18 in tall, 6-10 in wide
Grows best: Outdoors - Grown as an annual in all zones
Pet safety: Toxic to cats and dogs; all onions and alliums damage red blood cells if eaten
Sourcing: Nursery-grown by Wade Greens; ships healthy from our Lineville, Alabama nursery to the lower 48 states.

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun
Water: Steady moisture until tops fall, then dry down
Soil: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil; heavy wet clay rots the bulbs.
Feeding: Side-dress with nitrogen every two to three weeks from planting until the bulbs begin to swell, then stop.

Questions & Answers

How big does it get?
12-18 in tall, 6-10 in wide

How much light does it need?
Full sun

Is it safe for pets?
Toxic to cats and dogs; all onions and alliums damage red blood cells if eaten

How is it shipped?
Packed to arrive healthy and shipped from our Alabama nursery to the lower 48 states.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping Policy Everything at Wade Greens is grown and packed by hand at our farm and nursery in Lineville, Alabama. How an order travels depends on what's in it.

Where we ship Plants, trees, bulbs, and merchandise ship anywhere in the lower 48 United States — houseplants, succulents, garden plants, saplings, flower bulbs, and apparel. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, or international addresses.
Fresh produce, microgreens, and cut flowers are available for local delivery and pickup in Alabama only. Because these items are perishable and picked at peak freshness, we do not ship them outside Alabama. You'll find our fresh items at local farmers markets and through local delivery and farm pickup.

Processing & handling
Orders are prepared fresh, so please allow 1–3 business days for us to pack and dispatch. Live plants and perishable items ship early in the week whenever possible to avoid sitting in transit over a weekend. You'll receive tracking by email as soon as your order is on its way.

Live plants & perishable items
Our plants are living things and are packed with care to travel safely. Minor leaf drop or a little travel stress is normal and typically resolves within a week or two of settling in. If a plant arrives damaged, email us within 48 hours of delivery with a photo and we'll make it right. Fresh produce, microgreens, and cut flowers are best enjoyed soon after delivery or pickup — please refrigerate on arrival.

Local delivery & pickup
Local Alabama customers can choose delivery or farm pickup at checkout on eligible items. We'll reach out to coordinate a time. Pickup is at our Lineville, Alabama farm.

Questions
Email support@wadegreens.com and we'll help however we can.