Allium cepa
Allium cepa
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It is a flavorful onion variety standard that stores well, especially when kept dry and ventilated.
Red onions are renowned for their sweet and mild flavor, making them an excellent choice for a variety of dishes. Their light to medium-sized bulbs and long shelf life make them a reliable option for the kitchen.
Sku: 4082
Common Name: Onion
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Full Sun
10 - 12 Days
100 Days
12 - 36"
Moist (2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts bees and butterflies
Color: Red
Fill Weight (grams): 1.4 g
Approximate Seed Count: 600 - 625
Flavor: Mild, sweet flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Great for cooking really any dish.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Short Day
Resistance: Deer
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow directly outdoors in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant 2 seeds every 2 inches. When seedlings are 3 inches high, thin to stand 4 inches apart. Harvest when tops begin to bend. Dig onions, dry in the sun a few days, then store.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Red Burgundy Onions seeds approximately 3" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 18" apart
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Fertile, moist soil enriched with compost is best for onion production. Onions ward off many insect pests around lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Use thinnings as green onions.
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