Posted on 05/21/2022 6:57:35 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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No, they are not. They’re special and seasonal for a reason. And they are SO good! :)
The closest you’ll get to growing a Vidalia-type of onion in a Northern garden is a Walla-Walla.
We used this company to order onion plants for Jung’s back in the day. Always great quality!
https://dixondalefarms.com/product-category/onion-plants/long-day-onion-plants/
Of course, you’ve missed the May 15th shipping date. Not sure if they ship again for fall planting; we only offered onions in the spring.
My faves through the years have been Copra, Ailsa Craig, Walla-Walla and for a red onion I like Redwing. Up here, you want what’s called a ‘long day’ onion, which is suited to our northern growing zones. (It has something to do with the amount of daylight various onions need.)
If you ever happen across a variety called ‘Candy’ or ‘Red Candy,’ buy them! They are amazing; so sweet! You can grow them in the north, no problem.
Very smart about the red-painted rocks!
Wonder if it works for Chipmunks? They LOVE to take ONE BITE out of a berry and then leave it. Jerks!
Luckily, I’m not fussy about pre-bitten food, LOL!
I’d think that would fool a whole host of critters!
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