Onion Plants

Also called onion transplants

Onions, leeks, and shallots – all relatives in the Allium genus – are some of the easiest garden plants you can grow. Whether you require short-day onion plants for the South (10-12 hour day length) or long-day onion plants for the North (14-16 hour day length), you can successfully grow your own crisp, flavorful onions right at home. Since they are relatives, leeks, and shallots can be grown and used in ways similar to onions – from planting to eating. All onion plants are multi-purpose vegetables in the garden since they work to repel rodents that tend to find the bulbs unappealing. Of course, the best part is you will harvest delicious, full-sized onions, leeks, and shallots all in the same year they’re planted! Since they store well, you can enjoy these homegrown vegetables any time of year.

To ensure your growing success and satisfaction, there are a few things to consider when you buy an onion plant.

Order Deadlines

Most onion plants are available only during the spring ordering season. In addition, many onion plants have a deadline for ordering that is before the normal spring ordering deadline. Be sure to check the individual onion plants to see if they have specific order deadlines.

Zone Compatibility

Your climate plays an important role in whether onion plants will be successful. Before ordering an onion plant, make sure its recommended hardiness zone range includes your area.

Day-Length

Your climate plays an important role in whether an onion plant will be successful. Before ordering an onion variety, make sure its recommended day-length includes your area.

Most of our onions are long-day onions, appropriate for many growers in zones 3, 4, 5, and 6. Some of our onions are short-day onions, appropriate for most growers in zones 7, 8, 9, and 10. Additionally, some of our onion plants are intermediate-day onions, appropriate for most growers, and ideal for growers in zone 5, 6, and 7.