Barletta Pearly White Onions: Petite Perfection for Your Garden

Barletta Pearly White onions are a charming pickling variety that brings both beauty and flavor to the home garden. These small, delicate bulbs are prized for their crisp texture, mild taste, and stunning pearl-white appearance, making them perfect for preserving, garnishing, and gourmet cooking.

What Makes Barletta Special

Unlike larger onion varieties, Barletta onions stay compact and tender, typically reaching only 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter at maturity. Their thin, papery white skin and small size make them ideal for whole pickling—no slicing or peeling required. The mild, slightly sweet flavor works beautifully in pickled preparations, while their delicate nature makes them a favorite for elegant plating and garnishes.

Growing Barletta Pearly White Onions

These onions are remarkably easy to grow and adapt well to most climates. Plant them in early spring or fall, depending on your region, in full sun and well-draining soil. Space seeds or sets closely together, about 2 to 3 inches apart, since you're harvesting at a smaller size. They require minimal fertilizer and regular watering to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Barletta onions mature quickly, typically in 60 to 70 days.

Harvesting and Pickling

Harvest when bulbs reach about 1 inch in diameter for the most tender, delicate results. Pull them from the soil and allow them to dry for a few days before storing or pickling. Their small size means you can harvest the entire crop at once or pick selectively as needed. Fresh Barletta onions are perfect for quick pickling with vinegar, spices, and herbs, creating a gourmet condiment that rivals store-bought versions.

Beyond Pickling

While pickling is their claim to fame, Barletta onions shine in many culinary applications. Roast them whole for a sweet, caramelized side dish, add them to salads for a delicate onion flavor, or use them as an elegant garnish for soups and cocktails. Their versatility and ease of cultivation make them a rewarding addition to any vegetable garden.

• The Barletta, Pearly White Onion is an extremely tasty small pearl-sized onion
  
  
• Barletta onions are beautiful silver white pickling onions
  
  
• So delicious
  
  
• Perfect for shish-ka-bobs, chicken and veggie skewers,  and even just grilled on the bbq
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75-80 day
  
  
• Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows Click here for complete Onion grow guide