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Searching for Fleener's topset onion -- can share other named varieties!

 
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Hello friends, I'm growing on a small plot of land in Northern Colorado. It's a mixed planting scene, but with a specialization on two weird perennial crop varieties: helianthus tuberosus aka sunchokes or Jerusalem artichokes (16 named varieties this year!) and perennial onions.

So far I have catawissa white and red moritz. I know that somewhere out there is a variety called Fleener's topset onion. Anyone grow that variety? I'd be happy to buy some from you or trade for a variety that I have!

(Meanwhile, if you don't have any, but would like to grow catawissa white or red moritz, or sunchokes, I have them posted online. Send me a message for more info!)
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red moritz
red moritz
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white catawissa
white catawissa
 
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I grew them about 10 years ago. I don’t believe they were top setting onions though. They were a multiplier that produced small pointed onions. Mine died out after the second season. I’ve never been able to find them again. However, I would consider them similar to the Shirley Hammond multiplier or what most would call a winter onion in the south. Etsy might be a source for you.
 
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Thank you! I will try a search for that variety. I appreciate the tip!
 
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I would be interested in these two topsetting varieties, if you still have them. Also, were you ever able to find Fleener's?  Thanks!!
 
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