{"product_id":"onion-texas-early-grano-2195","title":"Onion Texas Early Grano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Early Grano is a classic American short-day Onion producing large, rounded to slightly top-shaped bulbs with pale yellow skin and crisp white flesh. Early maturing and well adapted to warmer climates, it is particularly prized for its mild, sweet flavour and low pungency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs have relatively high water content and a gentle onion flavour, making them excellent eaten fresh in salads, sandwiches, burgers and salsas. They are also delicious grilled, roasted or caramelised, where their natural sweetness becomes even more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Early Grano has an important place in American onion history. Developed from the Spanish Grano onion and selected for production in Texas, it became an important parent of the sweet onions later grown around Vidalia, Georgia. The famous Vidalia name refers to sweet onions grown within a legally defined region of Georgia rather than to a single onion variety, but Texas Early Grano is closely connected to their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-day onion\u003c\/strong\u003e, Texas Early Grano begins forming bulbs under shorter daylight conditions than intermediate and long-day varieties. This makes it particularly well suited to warmer and more northerly Australian regions, where long-day onions may fail to bulb properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet onions generally contain more moisture and develop less protective storage tissue than strong-flavoured keeping onions. Texas Early Grano therefore has a short to medium storage life and is best enjoyed relatively soon after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnions have been cultivated since ancient times, with their origins generally traced to Central and Southwest Asia. Their versatility eventually led to varieties adapted to very different climates, day lengths and culinary uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 240–400 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eWarm temperate climates: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eCool climates: Generally choose an intermediate or long-day variety for more reliable bulb development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into prepared soil, seedbeds or trays. Keep consistently moist and lightly shade newly sown seed until germination is well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 10–15 cm apart to allow the large bulbs room to develop. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a short-day variety, Texas Early Grano initiates bulb formation under relatively short daylight conditions, making latitude and planting time important for successful production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce watering as bulbs approach maturity. Harvest when the tops naturally yellow, dry and fall over. Lift carefully and cure in a dry, airy, well-ventilated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its sweet, succulent flesh, Texas Early Grano is not intended for very long storage and is best used fresh or within the months following harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649654051034,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":47147271979226,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":47147275288794,"sku":null,"price":40.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_8240c555-ae80-47bc-ba68-4b605c085df2.jpg?v=1754017399","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/onion-texas-early-grano-2195","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}