Onion – Red October
$3.99
Red October onions have red skin and flesh and produce bulbs about 8 to 10 cm in diameter. Their taste is pronounced, slightly pungent. Long day variety. Can be stored well in winter under cool, dry and dark conditions.
Additional information
Seeds | ~300 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 1 cm
- optimal temperature for germination: 18 to 29ºC
- time for germination: 5 to 12 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR
- direct seeding when the soil can be worked in the spring for green onions
Sowing technique: in a row
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 10 to 15 cm
- between rows: 30 to 45 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Water: regular watering
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (after transplanting): 105 to 115 days
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