Onion 'Red Bulb'

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£8.95
Edible
Bulb Vegetable

Experience the robust flavor of the Red Bulb Onion, ideal for enhancing salads or adding a sweet, crisp touch to your grilling dishes. These red onion bulbs for planting are perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners looking to cultivate fresh, flavorful produce in their home gardens.

Key Features

  • Sweet and crisp flavor
  • Perfect for salads and grilling
  • Easy to grow at home
  • High-yield onion variety
  • Resistant to common pests and diseases

How to Plant Red Bulb Onions

  • Planting Season: Early spring for optimal growth
  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
  • Spacing: Space bulbs 4 inches apart to allow ample room for growth
  • Watering Needs: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells

Harvesting and Storage Tips

  • Harvest Time: Late summer when the tops begin to fall over
  • Curing: Dry the onions in a sunny, dry spot for a few weeks
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and longevity

Culinary Uses

Enhance your kitchen creations with the versatility of Red Bulb Onions. Whether diced in fresh salads, caramelized for burgers, or roasted to perfection, these onions add depth and sweetness to any dish.

Start your garden today with our easy-to-grow Red Bulb Onions. Explore more in our Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants and All Year Around - Vegetable Plants collections.

Details

Onion 'Red Bulb' produces crisp, sweet-flavoured bulbs that are perfect for salads, grilling, and pickling. This variety is easy to grow and known for its high yield.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from late summer to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Packs: Ready-to-plant onion packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Year round
Moisture Low
Hardiness Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 15cm
Height and Spread 45cm x 15cm
Annual or Perennial Biennial

What You Need To Know About “Onion 'Red Bulb'”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Onion 'Red Bulb' is a reliable variety producing crisp, sweet-flavoured bulbs, ideal for salads, grilling, and pickling.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from late summer to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Onion 'Red Bulb' is a reliable variety producing crisp, sweet-flavoured bulbs, ideal for salads, grilling, and pickling.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from late summer to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio

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