Candy Onions

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Candy is a popular hybrid onion variety that produces large, globe-shaped bulbs typically 4-6 inches in diameter (often jumbo-sized), with golden-brown papery skin, thick uniform r ings, and crisp white flesh that's juicy and succulent. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and mild with low pungency and a pleasant sharpness when raw, making it far less tear-inducing than many onions—cooked, it develops a rich, savory-sweet depth that's ideal for caramelizing or roasting. These onions are fantastic eaten raw in salads, on burgers and sandwiches, sliced thin for salsas or pico de gallo, grilled as a side, caramelized for toppings on steaks or pizzas, or used in soups, stir-fries, and relishes for their standout sweetness. This variety is a strong performer in Utah because it's listed among excellent bulb onions by USU Extension, its intermediate-day (or day-neutral) adaptation works reliably in our latitudes for good bulbing, and it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, providing sweet, high-quality bulbs that store decently in our cool, dry conditions. Show more