Are vidalia onions a good storage onion?
Found an interesting tip on a community fb page.
“Painting bright red rocks and setting them out amongst your strawberry plants before they are ready will help protect them from birds. The birds learn that they can’t eat the bright red rocks so when the strawberries ripen they don’t draw the birds attention. “
The photo posted showed small red rocks that almost looked like strawberry slices set around the plants. Clever!
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.