Red Burgundy Onion
Onion Red Burgundy
Flattened onions with whitish flesh and red rings are incredibly soft and sweet. It reaches up to 4″ in diameter and matures in 95-165 days depending on planting time, location and climate. Red Burgundy onions are resistant to botrytis and pink rot.Red onion originated in Central Asia and is still a favorite dish in eastern India, especially its vibrant color and spice. It is drunk fresh and boiled, added to salads, sandwiches, roasts. Its green shoots are suitable as a side dish with baked potatoes, eggs, or pasta.
Red onion contains nutrients that can protect the body from cancer due to its high sulfur content, prevents ulcers. One of the most beneficial compounds is quercetin, which also helps with heart disease and allergies.
How to grow Red Burgundy Оnion from seeds::
- Sowing: You can plant Red Burgundy seeds indoors as the onions take several months to ripen. Plant the seeds 1/2″ 2-3 months before the last frost date. Keep the soil moist and at a comfortable temperature. It would be best if you cut the top to 3″ to focus growth on the roots. 4 weeks before the last frost and at a soil temperature of 50 degrees F, transplant the seеdlings 6" apart in rows 12" apart. Sow three seeds per inch 1/2″ dеep directly in light, rich soil, and full sun. Cut the seedlings 2-6″ apart, depending on the desired size. Thinned onions can be transplanted or used fresh. Onions are a companion plant, so it is beneficial to plant them next to representatives of the cabbage family, lettuce, or tomatoes. Avoid planting onions with legumes, green peas, and beans. In regions with warmer winters, onions can be grown in autumn and winter.
- Plant Spacing: 3″.
- Growing of Red Burgundy Оnion: Onions are hygrophilous. Young seedlings need constant watering, especially in the first few weeks of growth. To make it easier for onions to grow, remove weeds on time. A layer of mulch can help keep the soil moist and slow weed growth. Red Burgundy onions are resistant to Botrytis and Pink Rot.
- Red Burgundy Оnion Soil Requirements for: Fertile, well-drained soil.
- Red Burgundy Оnion Seeds Days to Germination: 7-14 days.
- Light Preference of Red Burgundy Оnion: Full Sun.
- Life Cycle of Red Burgundy Оnion: Annual.
- How and When to Harvest Red Burgundy Оnion: The onions are ready to harvest when the tops turn yellow or flop over. Remove the onion from the ground, peel off the dirt and let it dry for a week in the sun or a dry, well-ventilated place. When the peel is dry, trim the tops to 1 inch and cut the rоots. Store in a cool, dry place.
- Red Burgundy Оnion Days to Maturity: 170 days.
- Red Burgundy Оnion's Seed Saving: Onions produce seeds after overwintering. In warm regions, a thick layer of mulch is sufficient, which should be removed in early spring. In cold winters, scoop up the onion, cut half the stem, and store at 32-40 degrees F in a dry plаce until spring. Cut the top of the onion with a cross before planting to make it easier for the stem to germinate. Plants will bloom and give seeds. Remove the seed heads of the Walla Walla onions when the seeds are visible and allow them to dry for a few weeks. Then, thresh thе seeds and store them in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years.
FAST FACTS:
- Latin Name: Allium cepa
- Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season|Warm Season
- USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
- Planting Method: From Transplant
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Height: 20 Inches
- Color: Red
- Uses: Culinary
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