Bunching onion 'Red and green'
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Bunching onion 'Red and Green' (Allium cepa) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
This unique blend of bunching onions combines two tasty varieties: Eiffel (green) and Apache (red) . Suitable for progressive harvests , they can be picked as needed throughout the season. Hardy , they survive the winter well and produce beautiful white flowers in the second year , thus promoting pollination and biodiversity . In addition, they reseed themselves naturally , ensuring a long-lasting presence in the garden .
Characteristics of the variety
Type: Biennial (reseeds)
Height: 30 to 50 cm
Stem color: Green (Eiffel) and red (Apache)
Flowering: White in the 2nd year
Use: Fresh, salads, soups, garnishes
Attractiveness: Hardy, harvest as needed, reseeds easily
Quantity per sachet: ± 130 seeds
Origin: Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Cultivation method
?? Exposure: Full sun or partial shade, well-drained and rich soil
?? Sowing:
• Indoors: In March, for an early harvest
• Outdoors: From May to July
?? Sowing depth: 6 mm
?? Germination temperature: 15-22°C
? Germination time: 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing: 5 cm between plants
?? Hardiness: Survives winter well, transplant possible up to 1 month before the last frost
With ideal conditions, germination reaches 87% (January 2025) , ensuring vigorous growth and extended harvests .
Use and special features
?? A progressive and versatile harvest
Ideal for salads, soups and stews , this onion can be harvested as needed throughout the season .
?? Hardy and easy to grow
These onions withstand winter well , flower the second year and reseed naturally , guaranteeing a long-lasting presence in the vegetable garden .
?? A touch of color in the garden and in the kitchen
The intense red of Apache and the bright green of Eiffel bring a unique beauty to flower beds and plates .
