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If you are a home gardener, finding Apple Onion seeds or "sets" (small immature bulbs) can be challenging but rewarding. They are often sold by specialized heirloom seed catalogs.

Climate and Soil Apple Onions are "long-day" onions. This means they require 14-16 hours of daylight to trigger bulb formation. They thrive in USDA zones 5-7. They prefer loose, well-draining sandy loam with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Unlike hot onions that thrive in stress (which creates pungency), Apple Onions need consistent moisture to maintain their sweetness.

Planting Steps

Harvesting and Curing Harvest in late summer when the tops have fallen over and turned brown. The magic of the Apple Onion is that it is a storage onion. Unlike sweet onions (Walla Walla, Vidalia) which rot in weeks, properly cured Apple Onions can last 6-8 months in a cool, dark cellar. To cure them, lay the bulbs out in a single layer in a dry, shaded, well-ventilated area for 2-3 weeks until the necks are completely dry and the outer skins are papery.

Image Idea: A split screen. On the left, Apple looking confident holding a simple item (like a bottle of water). On the right, Onion looking ecstatic with text above him. Apple Onion

Caption: When you find the perfect dumpling recipe 🥟 vs. when you realize you have to chop the onions 😭.

Apple really be living his best life while Onion is over here struggling with the prep! Who else misses this show? 🍎🧅 If you are a home gardener, finding Apple

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To preserve the "apple-like" crunch:

Slice the Apple Onion paper-thin. Toss with arugula, shaved parmesan, a squeeze of lemon, olive oil, and cracked pepper. The onion acts like a fruit, cutting the bitterness of the greens.