Southport White Globe Onion, Heirloom Seeds

Southport White Globe Onion, Heirloom Seeds — The 1906 Classic Staple Onion for All Types of Cuisine

Southport White Globe (Allium cepa) is a classic staple onion dating back to 1906 — a globe-shaped variety that produces mild, delicious white onions suitable for cooking, salads, and more. Noted for its versatility in all types of cuisine and its ability to thrive in cooler weather, Southport White Globe is a long-day onion for northern states that can also be grown as a fall or winter crop in warmer climates. A reliable, time-tested heirloom for any kitchen garden.

Why Grow Southport White Globe?

• 1906 heirloom — over 120 years of proven garden performance
• Mild, delicious white globe — versatile in all types of cuisine
• Thrives in cooler weather — excellent for northern gardens
• Long-day onion — suited for northern states above 36°N
• Companion plant with cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes — avoid peas and beans
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 2–3 months before last frost. Sow seeds ½ inch deep in a flat, keep at room temperature and consistently moist. When tops fall over, trim to 3–4 inches. Transplant outdoors 4 weeks before last frost (or when soil reaches 55°F), spacing 4–6 inches apart in full sun with light, rich soil. To direct sow, sow 3 seeds per inch ½ inch deep; thin to 2–6 inches.

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