Herbs
Allium cepa
Onion planting stock
Also known as: Seed onion
The catalog lists this onion planting stock by the pound without a named variety or color. Onions are cool-season crops grown for edible bulbs and green tops. Ask the nursery whether the current stock is small bulbs or another planting form before following form-specific planting directions. Keep evenly moist while bulbs develop.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Even moisture in fertile, well-drained soil
- Life cycle
- Cool-season crop
Sizes & prices
- lb$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
- Deer
- Usually resistant to browsing; not deer-proof.
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil; bulbs may rot.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Toxic to dogs, cats and horses if eaten; keep pets away from onion planting stock and harvest.
Culinary uses
- Edible parts
- Bulbs and green tops; use raw or cooked.
- Use
- Use bulbs in soups, sauces, roasts and salads; harvest green tops sparingly if growing for bulbs.
Seasonal interest
- Harvest
- Harvest bulb onions when most tops have fallen; cure before storage.
Growing & care
- Size
- Mature bulb size varies by selection and growing conditions.
- Planting form
- Current stock form and variety are not specified by the catalog; use its package or nursery guidance for planting depth.
- Soil
- Loose, fertile, well-drained soil.
Grow in loose, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged ground. Planting depth depends on whether the current stock is sets, transplants or seed.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: Jon Sullivan · Public domain
Reviewed 2026-09-30. Growing conditions vary by location.