Crisp, classic, and ready for your kitchen creations!
Southport White Globe is a long-day heirloom onion with smooth white skin and a sharp, clean flavor that’s perfect for cooking and storing. This variety brings old-fashioned reliability to your garden and a bold bite to your dishes. Whether you’re sautéing, slicing, or storing for winter, this onion is a true staple.
Variety:Â Southport White Globe (Allium cepa)
Growth Habit:Â Long-day, cool-season annual
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile:Â Sharp, crisp, and pungent
Color:Â Smooth white skin and flesh
Planting Conditions:Â Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: 110–120 days to mature bulbs
Uses:Â Excellent for cooking, slicing, and long-term storage
Fun Fact:Â Known for its uniform shape and dependable storage life, this onion has been a garden favorite for generations.
Southport White Globe onions are the kind you reach for when you want bold flavor and reliable performance. Their crisp texture and pungent taste make them ideal for soups, sautés, and savory dishes. And thanks to their excellent storage qualities, you’ll be pulling these beauties from your pantry long after the garden has gone to sleep.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil are essential.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow ¼ inch deep.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist during growth, especially as bulbs form.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart for best bulb development.
✂️ Harvest: Pull when tops fall over and bulbs are firm. Cure thoroughly before storing.
