Herbs

Allium cepa 'Candy'

Candy onion

Representative yellow onion bulbs; this is not a verified photograph of the Candy cultivar or current nursery stock. Original photo

An intermediate-day hybrid producing large, slightly flattened yellow onions. Grown for its edible bulbs. Lift when necks soften and roughly half the tops have fallen.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Water: Regular moisture, especially while bulbs develop

Sizes & prices

Size not listedbundle$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Shallow roots need consistent moisture.
Wet soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil; raised beds help in heavy soil.

Culinary uses

Edible part: Onion bulb.
Storage: Cure harvested bulbs in a shaded, well-ventilated place before storage.

Seasonal interest

Crop: Yellow bulb onion, harvested in its first season.
Day length: Intermediate-day type.

Growing & care

Spacing: About 4 inches apart, with 12–18 inches between rows.
Local season: Grow as an annual bulb crop. Spring sowing is the simplest seasonal approach; overwintered plants need protection from freezing.
Size & crop: Bulb size depends on sowing season and growing conditions; give transplants 4–6 in. spacing, not a fixed mature spread.

Sources & photo credits

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Photo: Jon Sullivan · Public domain

Image notes: Representative yellow onion bulbs; this is not a verified photograph of the Candy cultivar or current nursery stock. Original photo, uncropped.

Reviewed September 15, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.