Rossa di Milano Onion, Long Day, Heirloom, Organic

Rossa di Milano Onion, Long Day, Heirloom, Organic

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Inventory is a little low but more are on the way in the early January.  It is worth the wait for these ones! Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 110 days. Italian heirloom onion with sweet white flesh and beautiful bright red/purple skins. These distinctively flattened barrel shaped onions store exceptionally well and make a tasty addition to any savory dish. Allium cepa

Characteristics

  • Stores Well
  • Long Day (Intermediate to Long Day)
  • Sweet, Purple Skins with White Flesh
  • 110 days 
  • Organic
  • Approx 225 seeds

 

Instructions - For big bulbs: sow seeds in early spring as soon as soil can be worked; or in mild growing areas, sow seeds in fall to overwinter for spring growth. To Start Transplants: sow 1 in. apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover about 1/4 in. deep. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are 2 to 3 in. tall. Transplant 4 in. apart, burying crowns 1 in. deep. To Start Outdoors: sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Space 1 in. apart in rows 8 in. apart. Cover 1/4 in. deep, firm soil well over seeds, and keep evenly moist. Thin seedlings gradually to final 4 in. spacing, using the tasty thinnings. 

  • Plant In: January - April 
  • Full Sun 
  • Plant rows 1 inch apart 
  • Plant 1/4" deep
  • 10-14 days to germinate 

Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

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