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PATTERSON PLANTS

PATTERSON PLANTS

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104 days. Our choice for a superior storage onion with high yields of uniform crops. Patterson’s yellow bulbs are firm, thin-necked and offer good flavor and excellent storage. The 3 ½-4 inch bulbs have a moderate pungency and good sugar content. They maintain their quality long after other varieties have gone soft. Storage type; stores 10-12 months. Long-day variety.

One Bunch = A minimum of 4 dozen plants. Onion plants are shipped directly from the grower January through early May, according to where you live. Not available to Hawaii, Idaho, or Canada. Cases not available to AK.

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Customer Reviews

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Benjamin R.
Love the Paterson plants!

Have them growing near other types of onion and they are clearly outpacing them!

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Christina M.
Healthiest Plants EVER!!!

I am SO happy with this purchase!!! I have ordered onion plants from several different vendors (Baker Creek, Johnny's Selected Seeds, etc) over the years. These Patterson plants are by far the healthiest plants I have ever ordered. Almost all took and are growing strong. I left myself a note for fall to pre-order more. I'm REALLY happy with what was sent to me. So excited for harvest time!!!

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Sandy K.
Good strong plants

Good strong plants. This is only June, so no onions yet, but all the plants are doing well. Some bundles of plants from other suppliers have contained many weeny little ones, not these.

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CuCatestomer
Didn't work for me....

After planting right after delivery, I have probably less than 20% actually growing. Wouldn't recommend.

So sorry to hear that! Without knowing the specific growing conditions, it's hard to say what happened - please reach out, so we can help troubleshoot or figure out if we need to issue a refund. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

Soil Temp for Germ 50–75°F
Seed Depth ⅛–½"
Seed Spacing 2–4/inch
Days to Emergence 6–16
Thin Plants to 2–7"
Row Spacing 12–24"
Fertilizer Needs Medium
Minimum Germination 75%
Seeds per Gram ≈ 200
Seed Life 1 year

Allium cepa Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Onions are photoperiodic plants — they regulate their stages of growth by day length
• Onions will make top growth until the critical light duration is reached, then bulbing begins
• The amount of growth and development prior to bulbing will determine the bulb size
• Long-day varieties do well in northern states where summertime day length is between 14-16 hours
• Short-day varieties do well in southern states and bulb when day length is 10-12 hours; they won't get very large in northern states
• Dividing line between short-day and long-day varieties is generally accepted as 36° latitude, roughly along the Kansas/Oklahoma border
• Day-neutral and intermediate-day varieties start bulbing when day length is 12-14 hours; can be successfully grown anywhere
• Onions prefer light, sandy, loamy soils
• Apply 1/4-1/2 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, 1-2 inches below transplant or seed

Direct Sowing
• Thin to the strongest plant when 4-5 inches

Transplanting
• Sow up to 10-12 seeds in a 4-6 inch pot
• If tops reach over 5 inches before transplant, cut to 3 inches
• When planting out carefully separate the seedlings and place in a shallow trench
• Fill trench around seedlings and water in well

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Onion thrips and maggots
• Insect control: Pyrethrin or Predatory Nematodes
• Common diseases: Fusarium basal rot, pink root
• Disease prevention: 5-7 year crop rotation

Harvest & Storage
• For scallions: harvest when pencil size or larger, wash and trim roots, store in a bag at 36°F and 95% relative humidity
• As bulbs approach maturity, withhold water so protective paper can form
• After about half the tops have fallen, push over the remainder; wait about 1 week then harvest
• Cure in a warm (75-80°F), shaded, well-ventilated location until outer skin and necks are dry, then trim tops, leaving one inch above the bulb
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Check occasionally and immediately remove any sprouting or rotting onions

What is pelleted seed?
Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape. This makes planting by hand or mechanical seeder easier and allows for more controlled sowing of small seeds such as carrots or lettuce. All pelleted seed has a National Organic Program (NOP) approved coating.
For best results, store pelleted seed in an air-tight container and use within one season.

What is seed tape?
Seed tapes are perfectly straight rows of precisely spaced crops. No more having to thin seedlings! This biodegradable tape will plant a row 5 meters (16 feet, 5 inches) long. Simply lay it in a furrow and cover with a light layer of sifted compost or soil, water and wait. Save yourself a heap of planting time with these popular vegetable and herb staples.

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