What is Early White Grano PRR onion?
Early White Grano PRR is a sweet, top-shaped white onion with thick, juicy, mild rings, and the PRR designation means it carries pink root resistance. It is one of the parent lines behind many famous sweet onions.
What does PRR mean on this onion?
PRR stands for pink root resistant. This trait helps the variety resist pink root, a common soilborne fungal disease of onions, making it a more dependable choice in affected soils.
Is Early White Grano a short-day onion?
Yes, Early White Grano is a short-day onion that bulbs when days reach about 10-12 hours, so it is best grown in southern and mild-winter regions.
When and how do I plant Early White Grano onion seeds?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow in fall to early winter in mild climates. Sow 1/4 inch deep in full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
How long does Early White Grano take to mature?
True to its name, this is an early variety maturing in about 90-100 days. Harvest when the tops fall over, then cure before use; as a sweet onion it is best eaten fresh rather than stored long-term.
How many Early White Grano seeds are in a packet, and are they non-GMO?
Each packet contains approximately 230 open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds, enough for a full row of these sweet white onions.
Is it a sweet onion?
Yes, Grano types are mild and sweet, great for fresh eating.
How long do the seeds last?
Stored cool, dry, and sealed in the original packet, the seeds stay viable for a couple of years or more, with the best germination in the first year or two.
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