Texas Super Sweet Onion Plants (Short Day)

Texas Super Sweet (1015Y) is Texas's most iconic sweet onion, developed in the 1970s by Texas A&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.

This 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.

Key Details at a Glance

• Day length: Short-Day (best in zones 7–10)
• Days to maturity: 75–110 from transplant
• Mature bulb size: 4–6+ inches, up to 1 lb each
• Storage life: 2–3 months when cured (best eaten fresh)
• Bundle size: Approximately 75 bare-root plants

Why Grow Texas Super Sweet?

• Ultra-sweet flavor – Low pyruvate means no tears; eat raw like candy or cook for enhanced sugars.
• Jumbo yields – Softball-sized bulbs with high productivity; one of the largest short-day sweets.
• Texas heritage – Official state favorite; parent of Vidalia; reliable in southern heat.
• Beginner-friendly – Disease-resistant, forgiving in clay soils; high success rate for new growers.
• Market star – Commands premium prices; versatile for fresh sales or home use.

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 short-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.