{"product_id":"plant-set-onion-short-day-texas-early-white-50-heirloom-plants-preorder","title":"Plant Set Onion Short Day Texas Early White — 50 Heirloom Plants — Preorder","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs of 9th of November, we have gotten several inches of rain so the harvest will be delayed by 1 week. We hope to be shipping around the 26th of November which is Thanksgiving. We will wait until the 30th to ship now. Things do not always go as planned when depending on the weather to harvest crops. But we are so thankful for the rain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER: Expected to begin shipping around November 18, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ec1818; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING on plant sets only.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eTexas Early White Onion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e produce sweet, white, globe-shaped bulbs for fresh slicing and everyday cooking. This package contains \u003cstrong\u003e50 heirloom onion plants for planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, not seed packets or harvested bulbs. Texas Early White is a late short-day, open-pollinated variety suited to appropriate Southern planting schedules. It may also be grown as an early white onion in suitable intermediate-day areas; match your planting date and location to local guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Texas Early White Onion Plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 Plants per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start your onion patch with young plants rather than sowing seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet White Bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Globe-shaped white onions for salads, sandwiches and cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate Short-Day Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose planting dates appropriate to your region and day-length conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied variety information describes bulbs reaching approximately 5–6 inches under favorable conditions. Size is not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately 105 days from transplanting as a planning estimate. Weather, planting dates and plant development affect readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local extension guidance for short-day onion transplants and plant promptly after arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny location with loose, fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants approximately 4–6 inches apart, with 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 roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize according to soil needs and label directions; avoid excessive nitrogen as bulbs swell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Support:\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Judge readiness as tops naturally fall and begin drying rather than relying only on the calendar. Cure harvested bulbs in a dry, shaded, airy location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store only sound, properly cured bulbs in a cool, dry, ventilated place. Inspect regularly and use damaged or thick-necked bulbs first.\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\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\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\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice harvested white bulbs for burgers, salads and sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramelized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly cook sliced onions until tender and golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled or Roasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook wedges of harvested bulbs until softened and lightly browned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and Sautés:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add chopped onion to beans, vegetables and savory sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: red; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePreorder Texas Early White Onion Plants Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve your package of 50 plants for $14.96. Expected shipping begins around November 18, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral reference for one medium raw harvested onion bulb (about 110 grams), not the young planting plants. Values are not a variety-specific analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 44.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10.3 grams (4% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.9 grams (7% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.2 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e\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.\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. Plant promptly after arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local onion guidance for day length and seasonal planting dates.\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\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkillet-Caramelized Texas Early White Onions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your harvested white onions into a rich, golden 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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 large harvested Texas Early White 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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. 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