Apache Onion is a fast-maturing bulb onion that reaches harvest in just 65 days, making it one of the quickest routes to a full-sized onion harvest from direct seed. This Allium cepa cultivar thrives in the Amaryllidaceae family's traditional growing conditions and rewards gardeners with reliable bulb development when given consistent moisture and well-balanced soil. Plant at a tight 2-inch spacing in 12-inch rows, and you'll have mature onions ready to cure and store by mid-to-late summer, perfect for gardeners working with short growing seasons or those eager to succession plant.
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Apache Onion delivers remarkable speed to maturity without sacrificing bulb size, germinating reliably from direct seed and developing strong, harvestable bulbs in just over two months. The variety thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil and responds excellently to consistent moisture, making it dependable for both experienced onion growers and those new to bulb production. Its relatively compact spacing requirements mean you can pack more plants into a given garden area, maximizing your harvest without expanding your bed.
Apache Onion bulbs are grown for fresh storage and culinary use, functioning as a standard cooking onion for daily kitchen needs. The mature bulbs can be cured and stored for extended periods, making them ideal for gardeners who want to preserve their harvest through fall and winter for regular use in soups, stews, stir-fries, and other savory dishes.
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Sow up to 10-12 seeds in a 4-6 inch pot for transplanting. If seedling tops exceed 5 inches before transplanting, trim them back to 3 inches to encourage stockier growth.
When seedlings are ready for the garden, carefully separate them and set each in a shallow trench. Fill the trench around the seedlings and water in thoroughly to eliminate air pockets and establish good soil contact.
Direct sow seeds in the garden as soon as soil is workable in spring. Days to maturity are calculated from the date of direct seeding.
Harvest Apache Onion when approximately half the tops have begun to fall over naturally, which typically occurs around day 65 or slightly after. Once this lodging begins, push over any remaining upright tops by hand and wait another week to allow the bulbs to fully mature and begin forming their protective papery skin. Dig bulbs carefully, brush off excess soil, and move them to a warm, shaded, well-ventilated curing location (75, 80°F) for 2, 4 weeks until the outer skin and necks are completely dry. Once cured, trim the dried tops down to about 1 inch above the bulb before storing.
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