Allium, Red Onion 'Long of Tropea' ~ 300 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Red Long of Tropea Onion | Allium cepa
Red onions are so beloved in Tropea, Italy, that an annual summer festival is held in their honor. Hailing from the same region, this gorgeous, torpedo-shaped specialty onion will have you celebrating too. Although not a storage onion, the sweet, mild, and mouth-watering bulbs can be harvested with their tops in late summer, braided, and hung up like garlic for a few months of fresh eating. Grow it for yourself to see why multiple generations of gardeners and farmers have carefully selected for the traits in this beloved variety.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
Sow in early spring in 2-4" wide bands or single rows 4" apart, about 1/2" between seeds. Cover 1/4- 1/2". Thinning is not necessary. Keep free of weeds. As with all onions, full sun, consistent soil moisture, and a fertile soil with a pH of 6.2-6.8 are preferable.
Chelsea Granger's work often explores the overlap between earth and spirit dimensions. In this gouache and watercolor piece, she creates a sense of expansive time and space to show the onion in all stages of growth, connected to the people who tend it every step of the way to celebrating its harvest.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Onion |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 4" |
| Spacing in Row | 2-4" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 4-8 days |
| Days to Maturity | 90 days |