The hydrangea is a deciduous shrub with mature dimensions ranging from dwarf to tree-sized that boasts showy flower heads in an array of forms and hues.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products
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15 of the Best Onion Varieties to Grow at HomeThere are so many different kinds of onions to choose from. Some are delicious when they’re picked early, lending a subtle flavor to salads and stews, while others prefer to remain in the soil for a full growing season and store well in cool, dry temperatures.
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Let’s take a look at a few of our favorite onion varieties that will grow well in your garden, so you can pick the best cultivars to meet your personal taste preferences.
Bunching OnionsBunching alliums, sometimes called spring onions or scallions, are delicious additions to any meal. They are tender and fresh, and are ready to pick after about 2 months of growth.
Super versatile, you can grow them in containers or plant them directly into the ground, which is wonderful for gardeners who might not have a large outdoor space.
If you want more information, you can read our complete guide to growing these bunching types.
1. Crystal White Wax‘Crystal White Wax’
The small, roundish bulbs of this variety are perfect for pickling, and they will reach maturity in about 95 days.
With a mild, sweet flavor, you can expect these to produce larger bulbs in the south, or tiny pearls in the North. Want to take advantage of the tinier, pearl-sized variety in warmer climes? Just pick them earlier!
Seeds are available from True Leaf Market.
2. Evergreen Long White‘Evergreen’ Bunching
These early beauties are certified organic and produce bunches of long, slim, tender stalks with green ends and small white bulbs at the root.
They grow five to nine inches long and are ready to pull from the soil anytime after 65 days. These non-GMO seeds
The hydrangea is a deciduous shrub with mature dimensions ranging from dwarf to tree-sized that boasts showy flower heads in an array of forms and hues.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products
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