Description: Scarborough Seeds SEEDS GUARANTEED TO GROW *ALL SEEDS ARE FRESH EACH SEASON AND MAINTAINED IN COLD STORAGE TO INSURE FRESHNESS TO YOU* The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition, they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them. They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project. SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Onion Red Burgundy 300 Seeds Latin name: Allium cepa 170 days. Short-day type. 3 to 4 inch globe with dark red skin. Soft white flesh with red rings is very mild and sweet. CULTURE: Onions require full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Sandy loam soils are ideal; in heavier soils, use raised beds or raised rows to promote soil drainage. DIRECT SEEDING: IN April or early May, or as soon as the soil can be prepared in early spring, sow in a 2" wide band, about 2 seeds/in., 1/4– 1/2" deep, rows 12–18" apart. Thin to 1 1/2–2" apart for highest yields in fertile soil. Thin to 3-4" apart for larger onions. TRANSPLANTING: In short-season areas, sow seeds indoors in flats in late February to mid-March. Broadcast 1/2" apart and cover 1/4". Tops may be clipped to 5" tall. Transplant to the garden 4" apart, or sow 5 seeds in each cell of 1–1 1/2" diameter plug trays, thinning to 3 per cell. Transplant each cell 6" apart. WATER: Onions are shallow rooted and grow best with at least 1" per week of rain or irrigation, especially during the bulbing phase. Various Uses for Red Burgundy Onion: Red Burgundy Onions are a great option for companion planting due to the fact that they ward-off many insect pests around lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Known for their very mild and sweet flavor, Red Burgundy Onions are a great option for eating raw or cooked. They are delicious in salads, sandwiches and more. This red onion variety also produces delicious green onions as well, and they are great as a garnish on baked potatoes, eggs, or pasta. Red Burgundy Onion Benefits: Red onions have nutrients that can protect the body from cancers due to their high sulfur content. These same sulfurs can help prevent ulcers as well. One of the most helpful compounds being quercetin, which also helps with heart disease and allergies as well
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-07-25T07:28:14.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Custom Bundle: No
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Color: Red
Climate: Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Vegetable Type: Onion
Species: Red Burgundy
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Onion
Brand: Scarborough Seeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer