Red Creole Heirloom Onion Starts
Best short-day onion for gardeners seeking long-term storage and disease resistance.
These heirloom starts deliver the rare combination of a sweet, vibrant flavor profile and impressive long-term storage capabilities. While you will need to time your planting carefully for their short-day requirements, the built-in resistance to common soil diseases makes them a reliable, high-yield choice for any serious kitchen garden.
$14.95
Who it's for
- Homesteaders seeking long-term pantry staples
- Gardeners in hot, arid climates
- Impatient growers wanting a faster harvest
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners in long-day regions
- Cooks who prefer mild, sweet onions for salads
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring long-term seed storage
Performance breakdown
Storage Longevity
Outlasts most sweet varieties in the pantry for extended seasonal enjoyment.
Disease Resilience
Robust defense against botrytis and pink root ensures a healthier harvest.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a classic, sweet red onion bite perfect for culinary applications.
Planting Versatility
Strict short-day requirements limit successful cultivation to specific geographic latitudes.
Establishment Ease
Live starts provide a significant head start over traditional seed sowing.
Yield Density
Forty-five plants per order offer a substantial bounty for home gardens.
Key Specs
Cultivar
Red Creole
Package Type
Starts
Quantity
Approximately 45 plants
Scientific Name
Allium cepa
Disease Resistance
Botrytus and pink root
Onion Type
Short Day Onion
Unit of Measure
plants
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Water Requirement
Moderate
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