Yellow Sweet Spanish' Onion (Allium)

When looking for an onion that is sweet, with a mild flavor, 'Yellow Sweet Spanish' fits that description. One of the most popular onions, 'Yellow Sweet Spanish' is a golden onion that produces fruit weighing up to one pound. The nice flavor lasts longer than most other varieties. An effortless grower, 'Yellow Sweet Spanish' need ample water to get started but once they take off they are pretty self sufficient. Your onions will 'tell' you when they are ready to be harvested. You will notice the tops turning brown and will start to tip over. Pull the onion from the soil and shake off any remaining soil. Do not remove any of the outer wrappers. Store your onions in a cool dry location to cure for up to 2 weeks. After that you can trim the roots and tops leaving about one inch of stem. Store your onions in a cool location, keeping them between 35-55 degrees, the cooler the better. If properly stored your onions should last you through the winter.