VEGETABLES 

Onion Seedling

We sell seedling plants by the bunch, approximately 60 plants per bunch.

Candy

This yellow onion is the most consistent winner at county fairs across the country. If we had to recommend one onion for everyone to try, it would be this one. Some of our customers boast about producing 6" onions. Each year we hear more customers comment that they can't grow enough Candy to supply the folks at the local market. Stores surprisingly well for a sweet onion. Hybrid, stores approximately three months, matures in 100 days, globe-shaped, yellow.

Contessa

We introduced this white hybrid in 2005 and it lived up to our expectations. It has replaced the white granex, which is no longer being produced. This onion is basically the white version of the 1015Y Texas Super Sweet. Hybrid. Stores approximately two months. Matures in 100 days. Globe-shaped, white.

Stockton Sweet Red

The Stockton, California area is known for its sweet, red onions and this is the variety that they use to produce their famous Italian Sweet Red Onions. Chances are if you grow this variety you'll want them on everything from your fresh salad to your tasty hamburger. They won't store but for two months so enjoy them fresh from the field. Hybrid, stores approximately two months, matures in 105 days, globe-shaped, red.

1015Y Texas Supersweet

The 1015Y got its name from the date that we are supposed to plant the seed (15th of October) and Y for yellow. Seed crop was wiped out last year but we bought all that was available so you can be assured that the 1015s from Dixondale are the true 1015s. This is the most widely adaptable short day onion since it will grow from Mexico to Ohio. The bigger it gets, the sweeter it is, but it can store for at least two months if cured properly. The 1015 stands for October 15th, which is the day we should plant the seed down here in south Texas, and Y stands for yellow. Open pollinated, stores approximately two months, matures in 110 days, globe-shaped, yellow.

Super Star

This is the first hybrid onion ever to receive the prestigious All-American Award. Large, round, white bulbs can store for up to two months but they are so delicious that few customers keep them that long. Great for farmers' markets where the pearly white bulbs can be sold with the green tops still attached. Makes a great early green onion for your table. Hybrid, stores approximately two months, matures in 100 days, globe-shaped, white.

Rhubarb

Victoria Cherry

Very large, thick deep red stalks.  Juicy and tart.  This is a seed grown strain which will vary slightly in stalk color. In northern climates Rhubarb plants can grow over 8 feet tall.  Locally expect about 3-4 feet. In our mild climate Rhubarb may not go completely dormant. Full sun.  Partial sun in hot inland areas.  Rhubarb thrives in sandy or gravelly soils.  If you have a heavy (clay) soil incorporate generous amounts of Laguna Hills Nursery Planting Mix or Laguna Hills Nursery Acid Mix, both of which contain pumice (for aeration) and peat moss (to acidify).  Sand is also a good amendment. Space plants 3 feet apart.  Rhubarb requires an average amount of water once growth starts.  Do not overwater.

Artichoke

Green Globe (improved)

The common commercial variety.  It has large, rounded, deep green, meaty heads with few spines.  Grows 4-6 feet tall.  Best grown near coast. Fairly easy to grow.  Full sun.  Artichokes thrive with ample water in soil that breathes freely and has good drainage.  The worst pest are Argentine ants and the aphids that they bring.  Watch for snails. 

Asparagus

U.C. 157

Deep green, smooth, cylindrical spears with tight tips and scales.  Vigorous plants come into production early.  Some spears can be harvested the second spring.  Often produces 3-5 spears at one time.  Some resistance to root rot.  Widely adapted to California.  Plants can remain productive for more than a decade.  According to the 2001 edition of Sunset Western Garden Book, UC 157 is essentially all male plants.  In theory male plants are more productive than female plants, not having to use energy for seed production.