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Onion Plants 'Redwing'

$ 20.95 Sold Out

 

LIVE PLANTS
PLANTS SHIP BY ZONE FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. END DATE MAY VARY BASED ON GROWER'S DISCRETION

Long day. 110 days. Redwing Onion is a beautiful red round onion with a very mild flavor. Color is brilliant maroon, growing paler as you get to the center of the bulb. Bulbs are firm and round. A mild addition to a salad or sandwich. Redwing Onion is also an excellent storage onion for months and months of enjoyment. 1 bunch of onions= 55-65 plants


 SORRY, WE CANNOT SHIP ONION PLANTS TO: AK, HI, APO, PR and FOREIGN COUNTRIES. CERTAIN COUNTIES IN ID, OR, AND WA HAVE QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOU LIVE IN ANY OF THESE COUNTIES. 
 
***We will not be able to accept orders for onion plants after May 31st***

 
 Onion plants arrive dormant. They will be dry and recover once properly planted. Full sun, fertile soil, and 1 inch of water a week are essential needs for successful onion bulbs. Plant in soil amended with compost, well-aged manure, or a balanced fertilizer. Harvest bulbs when the necks have become soft and fall over. Pull up and dry for a few days in the field (if there is no rain predicted) Move indoors to continue drying, 2-3 weeks until stems are dry,( you won't be able to squeeze any water out of the necks) Cut off tops and roots and store in mesh bags, above freezing at 65-70% humidity.

 LONG DAY- Northern areas. Bulb out with 14+ hours of daylight

 INTERMEDIATEWidely adapted except far north/deep south. Bulb out with 12-13 hours of daylight.

 SHORT DAY- Southern areas. Bulb out with 10 hours of daylight.