3535 Sweetheart Onion
Sweet, mild flavour and crunchy texture define the Sweetheart Onion, a sweet and short-day variety. It has a flat, mild-tasting bulb with an almost seedless bulb. The onion is adaptable to indoor growing and can be harvested in as little as 10 weeks.
Also known as: Yellow granex,Texas sweet, flat onion
Botanical name: Allium Cepa
Quick Facts
PLU Code
3535 (4-digit conventional)
Category & Size
Vegetables › Onions › All sizes
Origin
USA
Storage Temperature
-1°C to 0°C (30°F to 32°F)
Shelf Life
4 to 6 months
Status
Approved
About Sweetheart Onion
These bulbs are a low-fiber, sweet yellow onion. They have a shallow, flat base, which reduces bruising, enabling them to be grown, handled and shipped with tremendous profits. An extremely mild flavor comes with them, meaning that they are well sought-after for cooking.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for the Sweetheart Onion are as follows, per 100 grams serving.
Energy is 34 kcal.
Carbohydrates are 8.64 grams.
Fiber is 1.1 grams,
Sugar is 2.37 grams.
Protein is 0.92 grams.
Fat is 0.15 grams.
Sodium is 0.02 grams.
Potassium is 224 mg.
Folate is 21 mcg.
Vitamin C is 18 mg.
Storage & Handling
Cool, dry storage conditions to prevent moisture and heat from accumulating and causing sprouting
Optimal Storage Conditions:
Related Produce
Tags
Commodity Details
PLU Code Reference
4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce
5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce
5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)
PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores. The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).