| Common Name | Onion Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Latin Name | Allium cepa |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Slightly Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 3" - 4" diameter |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Non-Branching |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible, Root Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 14" - 16" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 75° |
Red Wing
Onion Seed
(Long Day) A nice globe-shaped, deep red onion that produces large 3-4″ bulbs especially when grown from transplants. It has proven to be a widely adaptable variety and stores better (7-8 months) than other red onion varieties. Long-day variety with thicker skin and hard bulbs for long storage.
| Days to Maturity | 110 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 4" - 5" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 12" - 18" |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | High |
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Seedlings look weak but hopefully will thrive in the garden
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