Onion - Red Creole Onion (Allium cepa) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable
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Onion - Red Creole Onion (Allium cepa) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable
Annual
Full Sun
Full Description:
Red Creole Onion is a classic, early-maturing onion with vibrant red-purple bulbs and a sweet, mild flavour. Ideal for fresh eating, salads, and cooking, this variety is prized for its excellent storage potential and striking color. Red Creole onions are also rich in antioxidants and have been traditionally used for their natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Full Growing Information from Seed:
- Seed Sowing: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the soil has warmed.
- 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: Best germination at 60–75°F.
- Germination Time: 7–14 days.
- Transplanting: Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.
- Harvest: Harvest when tops begin to yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, ventilated space for long-term storage.
- Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds; consistent watering encourages large, tender bulbs.
Stratification: Not required
Seed Count: 1/2 gram