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Bundle contains ~ 75 plants.

Expression is an early-maturing, bolt-resistant yellow onion engineered for reliability in transition climates. This intermediate-day variety delivers medium-large, glossy golden bulbs with perfect uniformity and a clean, firm finishideal for fresh bunching, market sales, or medium-term storage. Each bundle contains approximately 75 healthy, premium, non-GMO plants grown with natural and regenerative practices.

Key Details at a Glance

• Day length: Intermediate-Day (best in zones 58)
• Days to maturity: 90100 from transplant
• Mature bulb size: 34 inches
• Storage life: 46 months when cured
• Bundle size: approximately 75 bare-root plants

Why Grow Expression?

• Earliest yellow Ready 12 weeks ahead of most onions.
• Bolt-proof Thrives in spring-planted, variable-weather regions.
• Clean & uniform Smooth skins, consistent shapeperfect for market display.
• Versatile keeper Good fresh eating or solid medium storage.

Growing Tips Direct-transplant as soon as soil can be worked in early spring (soil 40F). Space 46 apart in rows 1218 apart. Provide full sun, consistent moisture (1 weekly), and occasional nitrogen boosts. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when 5070% of tops yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy spot for 23 weeks.

Standard Information

• Plant type: Bulbing onion (Allium cepa)
• Sun: Full sun (68+ hours)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam; pH 6.07.0
• Water: Consistent, especially during bulb formation
• Hardiness zones: 39 (bulbs form best in intermediate-day regions)

Origin & Quality All plants are grown and shipped as bare-root, dormant starts in biodegradable wrap from Sunbelt Transplants, a trusted leader in premium onion transplants based in the heart of U.S. onion country.

Disclaimer Although these onions are grown by farms that are certified organic, we are not allowed to say it is Certified due to the rule 7 CFR 205.2. The Farm On Central is in the process of becoming a Certified Handler for the 2026 season. All product provided for the 2026 season will be certified.