Candy Hybrid Onion Plant

I have grown candy hybrid for two seasons and find that they keep for me till may. First season I stored in the basement in flat boxes, single layer but there was too much humidity and I lost most due to rot. The second season I stored in the cooler area of my pantry in cardboard flat boxes in a single layer. I am losing some due to sprouting, but not rot. Make sure to check periodically to remove bad ones. When I start losing some I dice, tray freeze and then vacuum seal. Also at the first round of harvesting I dice, tray freeze and then vacuum pack. I have used one seasons for two winters. I like this onion for is ease in growing, storing and taste (fresh or frozen).

In a cool dry dark place. I store them in my pantry in a wire basket with a
cloth insert. You will need to let them cure for 2-4 weeks on paper before storing.

After the tops were dry, I cut them off for storage. I kept them in a crate my husband made out of wood and hardware cloth.

They are small onion plants. About 8 inches of green growth on a small onion

I planted mine around 4 inches apart but i harvested some throughout the summer. So by fall the ones that i had left were around 6-8 inches which allowed them to grow to a larger size. I hope this helps.

It is definitely not a long day onion as i never plant long day onions in Arizona and I have had success with the Candy Hybrid.

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Onion sets can be stored for several months to a year, depending on storage conditions. However, it's best not to store them for more than two years.
Storage tips
Store onion sets in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place
Put them in a mesh bag to allow for air circulation
Check them regularly for rot or damage
Remove any sets that are starting to go bad
Avoid storing them in basements, which can be damp
Planting tips
Plant onion sets in spring for bulb onions and for green or bunching onions
Planting too early, with exposure to cold temperatures, can cause seed stalk development
Water thoroughly after planting, and regularly thereafter
Don't let the soil at the base of the plants become dry and cracked
If leaves develop a yellow tinge, cut back on watering
When the onion tops start falling over, stop watering and let the soil dry

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To the best of my knowledge, intermediate-day onions store for a maximum of three months, but storage types (also known as Long Day Onions) will last throughout the winter.