Crystal White Wax Onion Seeds

Crystal White Wax Onion (Allium cepa) is a classic heirloom pearl onion prized for its small, perfectly round white bulbs, exceptionally mild flavor, and outstanding versatility in the kitchen. Long favored by home gardeners and market growers, this dependable variety produces beautiful snow-white onions that are ideal for pickling, creaming, roasting, and fresh eating. Its quick growth, uniform bulbs, and excellent flavor have made Crystal White Wax a garden favorite for generations.

Introduction

Crystal White Wax produces attractive compact plants that mature into smooth, pearl-sized bulbs with brilliant white skins and crisp white flesh. The onions develop uniformly, making harvesting and preserving easy. Whether picked young as bunching onions or allowed to mature into full-sized pearl onions, this heirloom delivers dependable yields and exceptional quality season after season.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Crystal White Wax has a crisp texture and pleasantly sweet, mild flavor with very little pungency. The small bulbs are exceptional for homemade pickled onions, but they're equally delicious roasted whole, glazed, grilled, creamed, or added to soups, stews, and vegetable dishes. Young plants may also be harvested as tender green onions for fresh salads and sandwiches.

Growing Information

Grow Crystal White Wax in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun and regular moisture. Sow seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for earlier harvests. Close spacing encourages the production of uniform pearl onions, while slightly wider spacing allows bulbs to grow somewhat larger. Harvest once the tops begin to fall naturally and cure briefly before use or storage.

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Plant Type: Bulb onion
• Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
• Bulb Size: Small pearl-sized
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Spacing: 2–4 inches