Onion Ovation Seeds

Onion Ovation Seeds grow a long-day hybrid yellow storage onion that produces large, firm bulbs with a mild flavor, well suited to cooking, roasting, and extended pantry storage. Bred for northern growing regions where long summer days trigger full bulb development, Ovation is a reliable, productive variety from seed to the storage bin.

At a glance

• Variety: Ovation hybrid yellow onion
• Type: Hybrid, Non-GMO, long-day storage onion
• Bulbs: Large, firm, mild yellow flesh
• Best regions: Northern, long-day climates
• Sun: Full sun
• Start: Indoors at least 12 weeks before transplanting
• Spacing: 4 to 6 inches apart
• Minimum seed count: 50 seeds per packet

Best for

• Soups and stews
• Roasting and caramelizing
• Long-term pantry storage
• Everyday cooking onions
• Northern, long-day gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors under lights at least 12 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors in early spring in full sun, spacing plants 4 to 6 inches apart. Keep evenly moist and weed-free. Harvest when the tops begin to fall over, then cure in a warm, dry location with good airflow before moving bulbs to storage.

Flavor profile

Mild and well-balanced, with the firm texture and keeping quality prized in a cooking and storage onion.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.