I would like to grow onions for storage over winter. Which onion varieties are best for storage?

Question:

I would like to grow onions for storage over winter. Which onion varieties are best for storage?

Answer:

The storage or keeping quality of onions is determined by the cultivar (variety), harvesting and curing procedures, and storage conditions. 

Longer Storage Life Varieties

• ‘Copra’
• ‘Sweet Sandwich’
• ‘Red Zeppelin’
• ‘Stuttgarter’

Short Term Storage

• ‘Walla Walla’
• ‘Candy’
• ‘Yellow Sweet Spanish’

Learn more in this article: All About Onions.