Long Day White Globe Southport Onions: Pristine Bulbs for Northern Growers

Long Day White Globe Southport onions are the elegant white counterpart to the classic Red Globe variety. These large, perfectly round bulbs with pristine white skin are prized for their excellent storage capability, mild-to-moderate flavor, and outstanding performance in northern climates with extended summer daylight.

The Classic White Globe Southport

The Southport White Globe is a long-day variety requiring 14 to 16 hours of sunlight to trigger bulb formation, making it ideal for northern regions where summer days are longest. These onions produce large, globe-shaped bulbs with clean white skin and firm, dense flesh. White Globe Southports offer a more delicate flavor profile than their red counterparts, with a balance of mild sweetness and moderate onion pungency. This versatility makes them suitable for both fresh eating and cooking applications.

Planting and Growing Requirements

Plant Long Day White Globe Southport onions in early spring as soon as soil can be worked in northern regions. They thrive in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or aged manure. Space plants 4 to 6 inches apart in rows and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. These onions are relatively low-maintenance once established, requiring regular watering and occasional weeding. Their vigorous growth and natural disease resistance make them reliable performers in most garden conditions.

Maturity and Harvest Timing

Long Day White Globe Southport onions typically mature in 120 to 150 days, taking full advantage of the extended northern growing season. Harvest when the tops fall over and begin to dry, usually in late summer or early fall. Allow the bulbs to cure in a warm, dry location for two to three weeks before storing. Their thick, papery white skin and dense flesh make them exceptional keepers with outstanding longevity.

Storage and Kitchen Applications

Properly cured White Globe Southport onions can store for many months in a cool, dark place, providing fresh onions well into winter. Their balanced flavor makes them excellent for both raw and cooked applications—slice them fresh into salads, caramelize them for soups and stews, or roast them as a savory side dish. Their beautiful white appearance, reliable storage capability, and versatile flavor profile make them a favorite among northern gardeners seeking both quality and practicality.

• The Southport Onion produces medium-sized white globe onions
  
  
• A crisp and mild-flavored onion
  
  
• Perfect for salads and many other culinary creations
  
  
• A long day onion
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
  
  
• Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows. Click here for complete Onion grow guide