Botanical profile
Red Onion
Latin name
Allium cepa (red type)
Type
Biennial grown as an annual (bulb)
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Prized for its intense color and mild, slightly sweet flavor, it is perfect for eating raw in salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Its flesh is pinkish-white with purple rings, and its skin ranges from deep red to purple. Although it has a slightly shorter shelf life than the yellow onion, it remains a delicious choice in the vegetable garden.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
4 to 9
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Plants to avoid
Spacing
Harvest period
The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.
