I don't think they will survive the minimum temp to overwinter a zone 5. Zone 7 is probably about the coldest for that. I'd start them in February.

Yep, they would never overwinter here in Idaho. We get too darn cold. I started mine in April, then more in March. They are doing really well, but are still the size of a golf ball. This year has not been hot, too say the least.

I don't know if NH winters are like ours here, but I would worry about them turning to mush:)

Good Luck!!

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I wouldn't dream of buying anything from a company that doesn't list its street location nor its local US telephone number. They could be in Nigeria, or whereever scams run rampant, and be waiting for another credit card number to exploit.

There are too many good legit companies in the US to take a chance with that outfit.

Instead, you could try Willhite Seeds, TX, they have the exact same onion (with the exact same (cropped) picture) as the one in your link above. I bet Willhite's costs for seeds and shipping is less than the linked-to poppy company's above. And you could call Willhite and ask for advice on when to start seeds for growing the onions in your area next year.

Best of luck with your crops.

Here is a link that might be useful: Willhite, TX, seed company

I forgot to include a link to the allium forum....

Here is a link that might be useful: Alliums

I second Willhite. I bought from them this year and they are first class.

Thanks for the recommendation. I actually have purchased things from this gal in the past; she has a shop on eBay, and she really is a first-rate seller. Takes pride in what she has to sell, and packages extraordinarily well, and timely shipping. Great communication with buyers, and bonus items sent. Her products are true to description. She's in Wisconsin.
I will be purchasing more poppies from her this year, but didn't know anything about the "Candy" onions.

I found a good discussion on the allium forum for anyone that is interested. Off now

Here is a link that might be useful: Candy Onion discussion

You got Walla Walla from Dixondale Farms, they also sell Candy, I buy them every year. I had a problem with them bolting last year and this year they made good on their part, they credited my order for all the Candy plants.

For Walla Walla from seed we start them in Jan/Feb in pots inside and transplant out in mid April. Harvest full size bulbs in July when the tops are fallen over and half dry.
Greens when they are big enough. i plant mine 6 inch on center in wide beds. Or some times 3 inch on center is I want to thin out every other one for green onions.
We will be harvesting our soon.

korney- Was that the only time your Candy onions bolted on you? Typically they are ok?

FWIW, I did end up placing my order with Julie at One Stop Poppy Shoppe, and had my order in my hands by Saturday last week.

Just to vouch for One Stop Poppy Shoppe as well... I ordered potato onions from them last fall and received my order quickly and in good condition...