Candy Onion Plants (Intermediate / Day-Neutral Hybrid)

Candy is the undisputed king of sweet hybrid onions, delivering massive, light-skinned yellow bulbs with juicy, crisp flesh and exceptional mildness. This intermediate / day-neutral hybrid thrives in transition and southern gardens, producing jumbo onions that rival Vidalia in sweetness—perfect for raw eating, grilling, caramelizing, or fresh salsas. Each bundle contains approximately 75 healthy, premium, non-GMO plants grown with natural and regenerative practices.

Key Details at a Glance

• Day length: Intermediate / Day-Neutral Hybrid (best in zones 5–9)
• Days to maturity: 100–110 from transplant
• Mature bulb size: 4–6+ inches
• Storage life: 2–4 months (best eaten fresh)
• Bundle size: Approximately 75 bare-root plants

Why Grow Candy?

• Supersweet & juicy – Nearly zero pungency; eat raw like fruit.
• Huge bulbs – Frequently over 1 lb each; high yield per plant.
• Day-neutral flexibility – Bulbs reliably in a wide range of day lengths and climates.
• Wide adaptability – Performs from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast.
• Customer favorite – Top-selling sweet onion at markets and stores.

Growing Tips 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.

Standard Information

• Plant type: Bulbing onion (Allium cepa)
• Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.0
• Water: Consistent, especially during bulb formation
• Hardiness zones: 3–9 (bulbs form best in intermediate-day regions)

Origin & Quality All plants are grown and shipped as bare-root, dormant starts in biodegradable wrap from Sunbelt Transplants, a trusted leader in premium onion transplants based in the heart of U.S. onion country.

Disclaimer 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. The Farm On Central is in the process of becoming a Certified Handler for the 2026 season. All product provided for the 2026 season will be certified.