Red Onion - Allium cepa - Plant

Red onion plants are easy to grow and produce crisp, sweet-flavoured bulbs with beautiful red-purple skins. These versatile onions are perfect for fresh use in salads or salsas, and they also hold up well in cooking. Thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil, red onions are a staple for any vegetable garden or allotment. They also store well, providing a long-lasting supply after harvest.

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Produces sweet, crisp onions ideal for salads and cooking
• Perfect for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or allotments
• Stores well after harvesting for long-term use

Red onion plants are easy to grow and thrive in well-drained, sunny conditions. For best results, plant them in spring, spacing them evenly in rows. With regular watering and care, red onions will produce crisp, sweet bulbs by late summer.

• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
• Plant seedlings 10-15cm apart in rows or containers
• Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
• Ideal for planting in spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Red onion plants are low-maintenance and thrive in sunny locations. Regular watering and occasional feeding will ensure strong growth and the production of crisp, flavourful bulbs.

• Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging
• Thin seedlings if necessary to avoid overcrowding
• Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Harvest onions when the tops begin to yellow and fall over