{"product_id":"plant-set-onion-intermediate-day-red-candy-apple-50-hybrid-plants-preorder","title":"Plant Set Onion Intermediate Day Red Candy Apple — 50 Hybrid Plants — Preorder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER: Expected to begin shipping around November 18, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #ec1818;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING on plant sets only.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring sweet flavor and deep-red color to your garden with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(244, 21, 21);\"\u003eRed Candy Apple\u003c\/span\u003e onions\u003c\/strong\u003e. This intermediate-day hybrid produces attractive flat-globe bulbs for fresh salads, sandwiches, and colorful homegrown meals. Developed by Dixondale Farms to provide a reliable red intermediate-day option, Red Candy Apple rewards gardeners who allow it to reach full maturity. Imagine lifting your own red bulbs, slicing their crisp layers for a sandwich, or cooking them slowly into a savory skillet topping. Each package contains \u003cstrong\u003e50 young plants for planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, not seeds or harvested onions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(248, 13, 13);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 13, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Red, Flat Globe Shape, Sweet, Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaylength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 months under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85–95, depending on growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Red Candy Apple Onion Plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 plants per package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin with young transplants rather than sowing seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet red onion flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy harvested bulbs sliced into salads, burgers, and sandwiches or cooked into everyday meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-red flat-globe bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add distinctive color to your harvest and fresh market display, with size potential of approximately 3 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate-day variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match your planting schedule to local intermediate-day onion guidance. Bulb size and performance vary by region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plants to reach full maturity so Red Candy Apple can finish developing its bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local extension guidance for intermediate-day onion transplants and plant promptly after arrival. The shipping estimate is not a universal planting date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun and loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Raised beds can help where drainage is poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set roots into the soil with the growing point above ground. Space plants approximately 4–6 inches apart, leaving room between rows for tending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain even moisture during active growth without waterlogging the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize according to soil needs and label directions. Avoid using extra nitrogen indiscriminately, particularly late in bulb development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weed gently around shallow roots and avoid piling soil over developing bulbs. Staking is generally unnecessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and curing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow bulbs to mature and harvest when tops naturally fall and begin drying. Cure in a dry, protected, well-ventilated location until necks and outer skins are dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cured bulbs with good airflow and check regularly. The listed storage potential is 2–3 months under suitable conditions; use damaged bulbs promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExplore Our Onion Blogs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/news\/planting-and-growing-onions\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Growing Onions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Read our garden experiences and tips on soil, spacing, harvesting, and curing. This article also covers growing from seed; the product here is young plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/news\/onion-daylength\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Daylength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Explore why daylength matters when choosing onions for your region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/news\/plant-onions-in-the-fall\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Onions In The Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Learn about fall planting, with Texas 1015Y examples. Those variety-specific dates are not a Red Candy Apple planting schedule for every location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/news\/onion-colors-what-is-the-difference\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Colors: What is the Difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Explore onion colors and their uses in the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/news\/calories-in-an-onion\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories in an Onion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Read more about harvested onions and the different onion types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice harvested Red Candy Apple bulbs for salads, burgers, and sandwiches to enjoy their sweet flavor and red-purple rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDressings and salsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely dice harvested onions for fresh salsa or homemade salad dressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramelized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly cook sliced bulbs until soft and deeply golden with muted burgundy tones for a savory topping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled or roasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook wedges alongside other vegetables to bring out their sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: red; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePreorder Red Candy Apple Onion Plants Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: red; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReserve your package of 50 plants for $14.96 with free shipping on plant sets only. Expected shipping begins around November 18, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral reference for one medium raw harvested onion bulb (about 110 grams), not the young plants supplied for planting. Values are not a Red Candy Apple-specific analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: Approximately 44.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Carbohydrate: Approximately 10.3 grams (4% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: Approximately 1.9 grams (7% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: Approximately 1.2 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValues are approximate and vary with bulb size and growing conditions. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulb size, flavor, maturity, and performance vary with climate, planting dates, soil, moisture, and care. Size and storage figures describe potential, not guarantees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e This package contains 50 plants for planting, not a seed packet or harvested onions. Plan to plant promptly after arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose planting dates for your local climate and intermediate-day onion-growing guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is expected to begin around November 18, 2026; this is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSkillet-Caramelized Red Candy Apple Onions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn harvested Red Candy Apple onions into a rich topping for burgers, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables. Use mature harvested bulbs, not the young plants supplied for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 as a topping. \u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eCook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–50 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 1 pound harvested Red Candy Apple onion bulbs, peeled and thinly sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly ground black pepper, to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 tablespoons water, as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat olive oil and butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd sliced onions and salt. Stir to coat, then spread into an even layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook gently for 35–50 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until soft and deeply golden with muted burgundy tones. Reduce heat if onions darken too quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water a tablespoon at a time whenever browned bits collect on the pan. Stir to loosen them, keeping onions from scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with pepper and serve warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50781127115009,"sku":"PSRCADD","price":16.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/plant-set-onion-intermediate-day-red-candy-apple-cutting-board.png?v=1792332142","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/plant-set-onion-intermediate-day-red-candy-apple-50-hybrid-plants-preorder","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}