{"product_id":"onion-short-day-pickling-crystal-white-wax-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Onion Short Day Pickling Crystal White Wax 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eCrystal White Wax Onion\u003c\/strong\u003e produces petite, pearl-white bulbs with a mild flavor for pickling and everyday cooking. This short-day heirloom is suited to southern growing regions, with small bulbs typically harvested around 1–1½ inches across. Enjoy them whole in stews, roasted with vegetables, or glazed as a side dish. Packet contains 1,000 non-GMO heirloom seeds. Harvest timing depends on sowing date, growing conditions, and the bulb size desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 1\/26. WILL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Crystal White Wax Onions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetite white bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small onions are convenient for whole cooking, garnishes, and tested pickling recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile choice for soups, stews, roasting, and butter-glazed side dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-day variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful option for southern onion-growing schedules where day length supports bulbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and open-pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for gardeners interested in traditional varieties and seed saving, with appropriate isolation and overwintering practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil with compost. Avoid compacted or waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about ¼ inch deep and keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination. Follow local short-day onion sowing dates; southern schedules often begin in fall or winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to about 2–3 inches apart for small bulbs, adjusting for the desired harvest size. Leave room between rows for weeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide consistent moisture while plants establish and bulbs develop, without leaving the soil saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow a soil test or fertilizer label. Support early leaf growth, then avoid excessive nitrogen as bulbs mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeding and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weed gently around shallow roots. Bulbing onions generally do not need staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift bulbs at the size you prefer. Use small fresh onions promptly; harvest conditions and curing affect storage performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer peeled small bulbs until tender, then finish with butter for a lightly golden side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss whole or halved peeled bulbs with oil and roast alongside other vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add small peeled bulbs to soups and stews for mild onion flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a tested refrigerator-pickle or canning recipe designed for onions. Do not improvise shelf-stable preservation methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee173a; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Crystal White Wax Onion Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee173a; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGrow petite white onions for fresh kitchen harvests and flavorful homemade meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested produce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrition applies to edible harvested onion bulbs, not the planting seeds in this packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing context:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard comparison serving is 100 grams of raw onion. Variety-specific nutrient analysis is not available for this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter, oil, sugar, and other additions change the nutrition of the finished dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo variety-specific nutrient amounts or percentages of Daily Value are claimed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulb size, flavor, yield, and maturity vary with day length, planting date, soil, and climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep seeds cool, dry, and protected from moisture and sunlight. Fresh onion seed generally gives the most dependable results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match this short-day variety to local onion-growing recommendations. Day length and sowing date matter more than hardiness zone alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eButter-Glazed Crystal White Wax Pearl Onions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare this recipe with harvested onion bulbs, not the planting seeds in the packet. Serves 4 as a side. Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20–25 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound small Crystal White Wax onion bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons unsalted butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup water, plus more if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon sugar, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse onions. To make peeling easier, place them in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and cool in cold water. Trim ends minimally and remove papery skins. Leave small bulbs whole and halve larger bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace peeled onions in a wide skillet with butter, ½ cup water, optional sugar, salt, and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 12–18 minutes until tender. Add a splash of water if the pan dries before the onions soften.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover and cook for 5–7 minutes, gently turning, until the water evaporates and the onions are glossy with a few lightly golden patches. Do not let the butter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle with thyme if desired, taste, and serve warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a little root end intact when trimming to help whole onions hold together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. 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