The scoop on 'Dixondale Farms'

I used to order onion plants from Piedmont but when they went out of business I started ordering from other companies. The past 4 yrs. I have ordered from 4 different companies and was disappointed with the quality of the plants and the results they produced. This year I ordered from Dixondale and was amazed at the size and quality of the plants. I now have silver dollar sized onions and they look like they will be my best harvest ever. I also ordered a bundle of Leek and they also are outstanding. Dixondale has the finest onion and leek plants I have been able to find.

Every Year I win first prize at my county fair for onions and every year I buy them from Dixondale farms. This year will be the best yet. Beautiful plants shipped exactly on time. I highly highly recomend this company

I tried to grow leeks from seed this year, and had an awful time. And by Friday May 2, when I was about ready to give up on them, I didn't think anyone would have any leek sets left for sale - but Dixondale Farms did. I ordered 1 bunch, thinking that 60 leeks would be plenty for my first time trying them (I'm growing them with my potatoes, in mounds, so everything can be mounded at once). But they sent me 2 bunches, with at least 100 per bunch - and I got them on May 6, which is incredible for having them sent out on May 5, as promised! So now I have the wonderful problem of deciding where I'm going to get them all planted! I'll be ordering more than leeks from Dixondale Farms next year.

I ordered on 3/14 and the plants arrived on the 17th. The prices are pretty reasonable considering that shipping is included. You also get a lot more than the 60 plants per bunch. This is the first year I'm growing onions. If all goes well, I'll definitely be ordering from them again.

Truly the best onions I have ever grown. I have ordered from them for 4 years now with excellent results. I split my order with my father to get a better price. He has grown onions for years, and feels that these are the best as well. Worth the extra price.

I will just say there are other options out there.

If I could use one word to describe this company it would be "WOW!" I ordered onion slips and leek slips for the first time in my life and I can't believe how great they have grown. The directions to plant them are very easy to follow and I'm so delighted to have learned to grow my own onions and leeks. I will plant these every year now and I highly recommend using Dixondale as a source.

I received fast shipment of onion bulbs exactly as described. Just about the entire order grew wonderfully. It is the first time I can say that I had a successful onion-growing experience in over 40 years of home-gardening. The onions I have harvested--yellow, white and red--are all delicious. I am delighted with the overall Dixondale Farms experience.
Fr. Seraphim Stephen
2007

(Posted this in another forum. Was told to add it here also)
I am a newbie to onion planting but am an expert in customer service having taught it as a consultant to various firms in NY City till I retired a few years ago. On Monday a eek ago placed an order to Dixondale Farms on the internet about 6PM at night EST. At about 10AM the next morning I received a call from this very friendly young woman at Dixondale Farms informing me that my order was received but it said to ship immediately. She said my planting date was not for two more weeks and was I sure I wanted it shipped now. In my biggest macho tone I said yes (like I really knew what I was talking about). She said OK and "thank you" for shopping at Dixondale Farms and call us with any problems. Don't know how this woman arranged it but my package arrived the next day. Your talking 2 days from Texas to Maryland. The bulbs and plants were twice the size as Bonnie's whom I though about buying from.
To end the story. I highly recommend these people both for the quality of their product and especially for their customer service. If buying from them remember to order 2 bunches. It cuts the price right in half.

I don't ever say much about vendors and don't get a kickback from Dixondale but I highly recommend them.

edgman/Tom R

Have bought onion and leek plants from Dixondale for several years. Always a good experience. Plants are high quality and shipped on time. Prices are high on small quantities but plunge sharply if you buy larger amounts and are dirt cheap if you buy caselot quantities (30 bunches). Solution: order together with other gardeners or special order through your local garden center (which will get the wholesale discount on top of the quantity discount).

I bought my first mail order onions from Dixondale Farms about 10 years ago. They are cheaper than going to the farmers market to get onion sets and they have ALWAYS arrived in great shape. I have even had to leave them in the box for a couple of days because it was pouring outside. They all looked great and have always produced. I will never even consider any other source for my onion needs.

I have ordered from this company for years and have always received onions in beautiful condition. Since I come from a middle lattitude I am very greatful for their selection of day-neutral onions. Their onion starts are far healthier than anything I can puchase locally here in Northern New Mexico. If I choose their day neutral selection, I get onions throughout the season, early, mid-summer and late. From spring through first frost I can pick a fresh onion whenever I cook.

placed order the afternoon of of Thursday Jan 19 and the onions arrived on Saturday Jan 21. I was amazed how quick the process was and the onions are in great shape. Highly recommend this company.

Great onions - I ordered a lot to get the best price. Unfortunately, my yard isn't that big, so I ran low on room for other things. As someone else said, they are pricey and I can get them much cheaper by waiting and getting them locally. If you are in a hurry to plant and don’t mind paying more for that privilege, they are an excellent company.

As a side thought, the post office put them in a plastic bag because of the strong smell through the building (it is a small p.o.). Thank goodness my mail carrier is a gardener and could appreciate them!

ORDERED ONIONS 4 DAYS AGO FROM DIXONDALE AND THEYARRIVED TODAY. THEY LOOK GREAT WITH EASY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. THANKS......

I've dealt with this company for several years. The plants arrive in good condition and they will ship on date specified if you don't want to go with the default shipping time. Last year I had outstanding onions when others around me were having trouble getting theirs to show much growth. I like the selections available for my zone/area.

I received my shipment of three bunches on Saturday. The long-day and intermediate-day samplers were complete and in excellant shape. The Cippolinis were shorted by 30 and somewhat wet, but otherwise in good condition. After planting they acclimated quickly. Customer service immediately and politely responded to the shortage issue. All in all a very positive experience.

Ordered my third set of onions from them this spring. As before, they arrived one day after the designated ship date (I blame the USPS because they shipped them 3 days before I got them). I believe that a lot of the other on-line garden sites that sell onion plants get them from these guys - check the package a see if it isn't sent from Carrizo Springs, Texas! I order 2 bunches of onions which is more than enough for my family (~160 onions). Like they say, you have to wait a couple of weeks before they take off because their growing their roots again.

Beautiful onions. They say you will get at least 60 per bundle, well it's usually more like 80! They ARE pricey if you order a small amount, but if you can get together with a few local gardeners, they are dirt cheap! I ordered 20 bunches and they totalled around 2.00 a bunch including shipping.

The best onions I have ever grown even with drought. Great service. Better quality plants and prices than I ever found in a garden center. Highly recommended.

Good selection
great service

stock arrived on time and in decent condition although the leeks had some that were slightly moldy and rotted

What I don't care for is they are very pricey. If I just wait another 4-6 weeks garden centers here will have the same varieties for this area for $1-1.50 a bundle compared to the $8.45 a bundle they charge (before shipping).

I have ordered from them for the last nine years. I have always been happy with my order. The onions have arrived in good condition and on the date specified.

Last season was my first time with Dixondale Farms. The intermediate onions are the only ones that do well here. I grew some intermediate day varieties from seed that looked the size of leeks but the intermediate day plants from Dixsondale Farms were the only ones that did well, even with our extreme drought conditions and inability to water as much as they needed. I also contacted them via e-mail and they responded almost immediately with what I needed to know. I am definitely ordering from them for next season's garden.

Being an onion lover, and proud of the ones I grow, I was impressed the minute I learned of this company. Altho I grow onions by seed, sets, and plants (purchased locally) it was not only cheaper to buy plants from this company but they arrived in much better condition than what I had been buying from garden shops. They included excellent instructions and tips in the shipment with the plants. (By the way, they only sell onion plants, no seeds or sets.) (They also offer their own blend of onion fertilizer.) The staff has been very helpful and have answered my queries on each occasion.
I was really impressed when "Bruce Frasier" (onionman@dixondalefarms.com) commented in one email reply how impressed he was with DavesGarden.com and has offered to field any questions concerning onions to members of the site.

Onions, onions, and more onions :) Great varieties, both for short and long growing seasons. Also leeks and shallots. Very friendly, helpful.

I have bought from Dixondale Farms for four years while I lived in AR. They shipped fresh dug, clean, healthy onion plants that produced as they stated and they arrived when promised for my area.