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Onion - Red of Florence
SKU:
ON30018A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
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Approximately 340 seeds per gram
Allium cepa
Lot# ON30018
The Red of Florence onion is considered a long day type. It produces a beautiful long bottle or spindle shaped bulb that is about 10-15 cm (4-6”) long and a very attractive purple red color. It has an outstanding flavor that is mild and sweet and is used for fresh eating and cooking. It is well adapted to Western Canada. Plant very early in the spring in a sunny location as soon as the ground may be cultivated and enriched with organic material. Press soil firmly over seeds. Allow plant tops to fall and die before harvesting. Smaller bulb sets can be stored to replant next year
Allium cepa
Lot# ON30018
The Red of Florence onion is considered a long day type. It produces a beautiful long bottle or spindle shaped bulb that is about 10-15 cm (4-6”) long and a very attractive purple red color. It has an outstanding flavor that is mild and sweet and is used for fresh eating and cooking. It is well adapted to Western Canada. Plant very early in the spring in a sunny location as soon as the ground may be cultivated and enriched with organic material. Press soil firmly over seeds. Allow plant tops to fall and die before harvesting. Smaller bulb sets can be stored to replant next year
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Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information Open pollinated-untreated seeds.Pull onions at any stage for fresh eating. Harvest young onions to eat as scallions. For full-sized bulbs, don’t pull onions until bulbs are big and tops start to yellow and fall over. To harvest, pull onions and shake off soil. Cure onions by placing them in a warm, place with lots of air flow. During curing, roots shrivel and necks dry and tighten. After 7 to 10 days of air curing, cut off onion tops and trim off roots with snipers or scissors. Carefully rub dry dirt from bulbs, taking extra care not to remove papery outer skins from the bulb. Onions will last the longest in a dark, cool (but not cold), dry storage area. Don't ever store onions in plastic bags. Potatoes and onions should not be stored together. |