Candy Onion Seeds

Allium cepa Candy Onion Allium cepa Candy Onion is a revolutionary, intermediate-day hybrid onion, prized for its exceptional adaptability and jumbo, globe-shaped bulbs. Maturing in about 85 to 100 days, this variety is perfect for vegetable gardens across nearly all regions of the United States, performing reliably in the North, South, and Midwest alike. Unlike pungent storage onions, Candy offers a flavor so mild and sweet that it can be eaten raw like an apple, bridging the gap between long-day and short-day types with huge, golden-skinned bulbs that rival the famous Vidalia in taste.   Culinary and Practical Uses The thick, juicy rings are incredibly mild and crisp, making them the ultimate choice for raw applications in salads, sandwiches, salsas, and burgers. Due to their high sugar content, these onions caramelize beautifully, developing a rich, savory sweetness perfect for French onion soup, glazes, and roasted vegetable medleys. While not a long-term keeper, they store well f