Produces dark red, pungent/spicy onions that are excellent for storage. Also disease resistant. This variety does tend to bolt. Short day onion.
We can only ship onions to customers in the US, except for Idaho.
Onion – Red Creole (Open Pollinated)
Soil & Growing Requirements: Onions thrive in well-drained soil rich in organic matter and with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Select a sunny, well-drained location in your garden for planting onions. Avoid areas prone to waterlogging to prevent rot and disease. Water regularly after planting; if you stick your finger and don’t feel moisture up to your first knuckle, they need water. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks until onions start to bulb (i.e., onions start pushing the soil away from the surface of the ground). Control weeds as plants grow. Thin as needed.
Planting: About 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, dig 4” x 4” trench. Line furrow with fertilizer and then a layer of soil. Plant onions on the edge of the trench on both sides, putting them 1” deep and using proper spacing for the variety (at least 4” apart). Water after planting.
Harvesting: When the tops of onion plants turn brown or yellow and fall over, onions are ready to harvest. Pull (do not dig) early in the morning on a sunny day. Dry the onions in the sun for a few days, then cure in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place until entire neck is dry, skin appears uniform, and skin doesn’t slide when pinched. Clip roots and cut tops before storage.
Days to Harvest: 110 Days
Bulb Size: 3-4″
Approx. Storage: 6-7 months
Number of Plants Per Purchase: 24 plants
Product image(s) via: Dixondale Farms
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