Organic Parade Bunching Onion
$3.25
$3.75
The Living Seed Company - Parade bunching onion or scallion, is a vigorous variety with superb upright posture for easy harvest and cleaning. The flavor is mild and satisfying and the texture is firm. Parade has beautiful deep green leaves and an extra long white base. Scallions stalks (the white) have more of an onion punch and its firmer texture can withstand longer cooking times. The greens are more chive like and are typically added at the end of cooking or used fresh.
Characteristics:
Organic
Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall
Onion flavored bulbs and chive flavored leaves
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1/2" deep after the last frost.
Sow 1/2" deep
Plant 2-3" apart
Grow Rows 12" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Walla Walla Onion
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Large, round bulbs boast sweet, mild, juicy flesh. Famous for its mild flavor, this long-day sweet onion is the only northern onion ever to match the quality of the popular Vidalia types. Well-grown bulbs can reach 2 pounds apiece and will store 2-3 months. 90 days.
Characteristics:
Long-day onion
Bulbs grow to 2 pounds
Globe-shaped, solid bulbs
Can store 2-3 months
90 days from transplant
New for 2021
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Long Red Florence Onion
$2.95
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Traditional Italian variety. Beautiful long bottle-shaped bulbs, attractive color. The flavor is mild and sweet. Best for fresh eating. Can be sown in spring and fall in milder climates. Long-day type. 100-120 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Long-day onion
Bulbs are red and bottle-shaped
The mild, sweet flavor
Can be sown in the fall in mild climates
100-120 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Heshiko Bunching Onion
$2.95
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Look no further for a hardy, reliable, and, yes, flavorful bunching onion! The stalks of this tender Japanese perennial grow and divide from the base, reaching 12-14" when mature. Enjoy fresh in salads or grilled as a side dish. This variety will overwinter. 60-80 days.
Characteristics:
New for 2022
Bunching onion
Grows slender, up to 12-14 inches
Great for salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries
60-80 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Yellow of Parma Onion
$2.95
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - A top-quality, late-maturing onion with golden, globe-shaped bulbs weighing an average of 1 pound, this variety hails from northern Italy. It has a mild, sweet taste when fresh, but its flavor intensifies when it is stored. One of the best onions varieties for storage. Long-day type. 110 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
One of the best onions for storage
Long-day onion
Bulbs grow to 1 pound
Globe-shaped, solid bulbs
Late-maturing
110 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Ailsa Craig Onion, 1887 Hierloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Named after Ailsa, a small round island off the coast of Scotland that is solid rock. Introduced in 1887 by David Murray, gardener for the Marquis of Ailsa. Ailsa Craig is globe-shaped and solid. Large straw-colored onions with small necks average 2 pounds. Best for fresh use, not extended storage. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Long-day onion
Bulbs grow to 2 pounds
Globe-shaped, solid bulbs
Not for storage
100 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Ruby Red Onion
$2.95
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful burgundy skin gives this large, firm, sweet onion its name. Perfect for storing, this long-day onion lasts up to 6 months. Reliable plants yield crunchy, aromatic bulbs. 120 days.
Characteristics:
Long-day onion
Beautiful burgundy skin and sweet flavor
Globe-shaped, solid bulbs
Can store up to 6 months
120 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Red Wethersfield Onion, 1834 Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Dark Red Beauty) Listed as Large Red in 1834 by Hovey & Co. of Boston. By 1850, the name Wethersfield was in use by such companies as Comstock, Ferre & Co of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Large flattened globes with purple-red skin. Mildly pungent flesh with red concentric circles. Best used for salads and garnishes, not for extended storage. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Long-day onion
Flattened globe-shaped bulbs
Purple-red skin
Concentric circles of red
100 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Germination: 4-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Organic Purplette Onion
$3.25
$4.00
The Living Seed Company - These little, rich burgundy hued, onions mature early and hold great. Harvest when golf ball sized or when younger for bunching onions with beautiful purple ends. The rich burgundy color turns a lovely light pink when cooked or pickled. We suggest using Purplette for any recipe that calls for onion. Great fresh in potato or cucumber salad and salsa or try it grilled, roasted, or charred. Also makes pretty and delicious pickled onions.
Characteristics:
Organic
Plants grow to 12 inches tall
Matures in 60-65 Days, harvesyt scallions at 6-8" tall, harvest bulbs when golf ball size
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1/4" deep after the last frost.
Sow 1/4" deep
Plant 4" apart
Grow Rows 12" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability