About This Variety

Meet This Variety

This Red Onion Seeds listing supports a seed-grown Allium cepa project with species-level care guidance.

Prepare soil for drainage, keep the seedbed evenly moist, and allow plants the spacing their growth habit requires.

A seed-grown Allium cepa for a considered home garden planting.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Allium cepa
Life Cycle Biennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference Well-drained; Fertile

Why Gardeners Love It

Home Vegetable Garden

Grow this crop in a planned home vegetable garden.For home vegetable gardens.

Fresh Eating

Use the edible crop in fresh meals when ready.Use the crop in fresh meals.

Kitchen Use

Grow this food crop for everyday kitchen preparation.A crop for kitchen preparation.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
50–85°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Keep Evenly Moist

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a sunny site or container with the listed soil conditions.

Prepare sunny, well-drained soil.

02

Sow

Sow seeds at 50 to 85 F and follow crop-appropriate depth guidance.

Sow at 50-85 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed or medium evenly moist without waterlogging it.

Keep the medium evenly moist.

04

Thin

Give seedlings enough space for light and air movement.

Thin seedlings for space.

05

Harvest

Harvest the edible portion as appropriate for the crop.

Harvest as the crop is ready.

Garden Uses

Vegetable Gardens
Raised Beds
Fresh Eating

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