Onion - Red Baron
Allium cepa
£2.25
About
A mid-late variety with deep red skin, suitable for storage as well as bunching when young. Red Baron is a classic red onion producing large globe-shaped bulbs with a punchy flavour. They can be grown as a main-crop onion but are also suitable for bunching when picked young. (Approximate seed count - 350)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: February, March, April, August, September
- Sow outdoors: March, April, August, September
- Harvest: July, August, September
Botany
| Latin name | Allium cepa |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Cold tolerance | high |
| Heat preference | low |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | low |
| Max altitude | 1500 |
| Spacing | 10-15 cm between plants |
| Soil type | Light, well-drained, pas trop rich en azote |
| Days to maturity | 90-150 days |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
