Red Creole Onion is an heirloom, open-pollinated variety.
Red Creole Onion Seeds - The very sweet Red Creole Onion is a very popular variety for home gardens!
This is a short day onion, and is great for the Mid-West and South climates, keeps very well!
The solid, flat bulbs of the Red Creole has a spicy, red flesh that makes it a good cooking onion and is also great raw in salads.
To grow a Red Creole onion, you can either directly sow seeds in the garden after the last frost, or start them indoors as transplants, planting them in well-drained soil with full sun exposure, thinning seedlings to stand about 3 inches apart once they emerge; ensure consistent moisture, and fertilize regularly as onions are heavy feeders; harvest when the tops fall over and the bulbs are mature, then cure them in a dry, well-ventilated area before storing.
Seed Count: approx. 1g. approx. 255-280 seeds
Key points about growing Red Creole onions:
Planting: Plant outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost for transplanting.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Seed Spacing: 3-4 inches apart in rows 1-2 feet apart.
Watering: Keep soil moist, especially during seedling stage, but avoid overwatering.
Fertilizing: Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer, as onions are heavy feeders.
Harvesting: When the tops fall over and turn brown, gently dig up the onions and allow them to cure in a dry, well-ventilated area.
