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'Desert Sunrise' Onions
 
Sub-Category: Specialty
 
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Description: F1 hybrid Overwintering type. Produces large, flattened globes that are an intense red color with mild, sweet flesh. Note: Overwintering onions are for planting in late summer/early fall in southern states - not winter hardy in northern states.
Days To Maturity: NA
Seed Sources: Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2015
New England Seed Company - updated in 2015
Osbourne Seed Company - updated in 2015

 
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Reviewed on 07/08/2015 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This is a short day red onion that is productive, large and uniform. Takes a week or so longer to mature than the Vidalia onions but well worth. Not quite as large as Pinot Rouge but more vigorous. A great red onion.
 




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