110 Days to maturity. Allium cepa. Red Creole Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, bulbing, short-day onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers. Resistant to Pint Root Rot. The red creole onion was developed in 1962 by the Desert Seed Company in California. This red onion is know for its storage ability and quick production in the South. Red creole has a flavor that is not quite as sweet as some red onions, but is spicy and excellent for cooking. Approx. 8,400 Seeds per ounce. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Allium cepa Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Technically a tender perennial, but almost always grown as an annual, unless specifically grown for seed. Days to Maturity: 110 Days to Germination: 7-10 Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch Direct Sow: Yes Start Indoors: Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Onion Day Length: Short Day - Short Day Onions need 10+ hours of daylight to form a bulb. If you plan to grow in southern US states with mild winters, Short Day Onions are your best choice. Typically planted in the fall and harvested next summer. But can be planted in early spring for mid to late-summer harvest. Plant Spacing: 3-6 inches Row Spacing: 12-15 inches Plant Height: 14-24 inches Plant Width: Growth Habit: Bulbing - Bulbing onions are growing for the bulb or globe they produce. Growth Speed: Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting. Soil Preference: Well-draining Temperature Preference: Cooler Germination Temperature: 66-70 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Resistant to Pink Root Rot. Red Creole Onion Color: Red Red Creole Onion Flavor: Slightly pungent and spicy. Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container Growing Onion Use: Great for canning, pickling, slicing, cooking, or storage. Onion Seeds - Red Creole The onion globe is somewhat flattened and red of course. Red creole is a fantastic choice for those in California and anyone in the South. Adapted particularly to tropical and sub-tropical areas. Pink root rot resistant. Seeds Per Package: 1 g - Approximately 300 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 8,400 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 33,600 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 134,400 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 672,000 Seeds
