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Red Onion

Name: Red Onion
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-69-6689-501
Price: 3.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Amaryllidaceae

Quantity per packet About 100 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameAmaryllidaceae

FamilyAmaryllidaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleBiennial

Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds

Code produitWHPER-0141

Product
description

The red onion is a variety as decorative as it is flavorful, sought after for the beauty of its bright red bulbs, their slightly flattened shape, and their great versatility in the kitchen. In the vegetable garden, it brings an elegant touch of color from the growth of its foliage, and then at harvest time, when the bulbs reveal their intense hue and beautiful uniformity. Its mild flavor makes it particularly pleasant raw in salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, while maintaining excellent hold when cooked in stews, roasts, or stir-fries. Easy to cultivate, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts who wish to enrich their stock of storage vegetables with a variety that is both useful and attractive. Planted in fertile, well-drained, and consistently moist soil, it develops firm, colorful bulbs that stand out for their good resistance to browning. Its neat and structured appearance integrates harmoniously into vegetable beds, where it elegantly accompanies classic companion crops. After harvesting, a few days of drying are enough to prepare it for good storage conditions, thus extending its appeal far beyond the season. It is a reliable, delicious, and vibrant variety, ideal for those looking for an onion that is productive, colorful, and easy to grow.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to May

Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)

Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)

Germination time7 to 14 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Fertile, rich in organic matter and well-drained

Watering

Regular

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Salads, sandwiches, cooked dishes, roasts, storage

Bloom period

June to August

Harvest

100 to 120 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)

Spread4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Carrot, beetroot, lettuce, celery, tomato, pepper, strawberry plant

Avoid planting with

Bean, pea, sage, turnip

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.