Rossa Lunga di Firenze Onion Seeds (Aimers International) 2860

Rossa Lunga di Firenze Onion Seeds (Aimers International) 2860. Heirloom Vegetable. Variety originated in Italy. Very mild, sweet tasting red onion. Elongated bulbs range from 7.5-10 cm (3-4"") in length with a red skin covering crisp, juicy sweet flesh. Superb for fresh eating, salads, roasting or pickling. Matures in 90-100 days.

How to Grow

Start seeds indoors in a sterile medium 10 weeks before plant out time or direct seed in a sunny site with well worked fertile soil in early spring as soon as soil becomes workable. Seed typically germinates in 10-14 days.

Planting Depth: 12.5 mm (1/2""). Seed Spacing: 12.5 mm (1/2""). Thin to: 10 cm (4""). Row Width: 25 cm (10"").

COMMENTS: Use thinnings as spring greens. Onions grow best in rich organic soil. Keep soil evenly moist.

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