Umuthi Onion Texas Grano Growing Seeds

Umuthi Onion (Texas Grano) Growing Seeds produce large, globe-shaped onions with a mild, sweet flavour and crisp texture. This popular short-day variety is well suited to warm regions with mild winters and grows reliably in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil. Texas Grano onions are excellent for fresh slicing, grilling, roasting, saut*ing, soups, stews, stir-fries, and everyday cooking.

With fast maturity and generous yields, they are a practical kitchen-garden staple for home growers. Why we love it: Texas Grano is a wonderfully useful onion for everyday cooking. The bulbs are big, sweet, and versatile enough for fresh salads, braais, and slow-cooked dishes. Key Properties Botanical Name: Allium cepa Variety: Texas Grano Seed Type: Growing seed for cultivation Crop Type: Short-day onion Bulb Profile: Large, globe-shaped bulbs Flavour Profile: Mild, sweet Texture: Crisp Position: Full sun Soil Preference: Rich, well-draining soil with compost Germination: 7-15 days in suitable temperatures Harvest: 90-120 days Country Of Origin: Varies by batch Suitable For: Home gardens, fresh slicing, grilling, roasting, saut*ing, soups, stews, stir-fries, and everyday cooking What It's Used For Growing mild, sweet onions at home Fresh slicing for salads, salsas, and sandwiches Grilling, roasting, and saut*ing for a sweeter cooked flavour Adding to soups, stews, stir-fries, and everyday meals Growing a short-day onion suited to warm, mild-winter climates Who It's For This Product Is For: Home vegetable gardeners Gardeners in warm regions with mild winters Cooks who prefer milder, sweeter onions Growers wanting a reliable short-day onion variety This Product Is Not For: Sprouting for immediate food use Customers wanting ready-to-eat onions Long-day onion growing conditions where short-day types are not suitable Shaded or waterlogged growing spaces How To Use Sow in cool weather.

In mild-winter regions, sow from late summer to autumn. For spring planting, sow in late winter. Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep. Space plants 10-15 cm apart in rows. Grow in full sun with rich, well-draining soil and added compost. Water regularly and evenly, then reduce watering as bulbs approach maturity. Harvest after 90-120 days, when tops yellow and fall over.

Cure bulbs in a warm, airy place until necks are dry, then store cool. Safety Instructions Seed for cultivation, not for consumption Wash hands after gardening Keep out of reach of children and pets Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight Reseal after opening FAQs Q: What type of onion is Texas Grano?

A: Texas Grano is a short-day onion suited to warm regions with mild winters. Q: What is Texas Grano best used for? A: It is excellent for fresh slicing, grilling, roasting, saut*ing, soups, stews, stir-fries, and everyday cooking.