Onion - Florence Red Onion Italian Heirloom (Allium cepa) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

Onion - Florence Red Onion Italian Heirloom (Allium cepa) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

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Full Description:

Florence Red Onion Italian Heirloom is a traditional Italian variety producing deep red, globe-shaped bulbs with a sweet, mild flavor. Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and roasting, this heirloom onion is prized for its tender texture, rich color, and excellent storage potential. It also has a history of traditional medicinal use for supporting circulation and providing natural antioxidants.

Full Growing Information from Seed:

• Seed Sowing: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after soil warms.

• Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart; rows 12–18 inches apart.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during bulb formation.

• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–7.0.

• Temperature: Germinates best at 60–75°F.

• Germination Time: 7–14 days.

• Transplanting: Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

• Harvest: Harvest when tops yellow and begin to fall over; cure in a dry, ventilated space for long-term storage.

• Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds; regular watering encourages large, tender bulbs.

Stratification: Not required

Seed Count: 1/2 gram