Sow True Seed Red Creole Heirloom Onion Starts
Best reliable heirloom choice for southern gardeners seeking pungent storage onions.
These heirloom starts bridge the gap between sweet, flavorful onions and the rugged durability usually reserved for storage varieties. While they require specific climate conditions to thrive as a short-day crop, the payoff is a reliable, disease-resistant harvest that actually lasts in your pantry long after the season ends.
$14.95
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a reliable long-term pantry staple
- Southern growers managing intense summer heat and limited rainfall
- Cooks who prefer intense, savory onion flavor over mild sweetness
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners living in regions with long summer days
- Growers prioritizing massive onion size over flavor and storage
- Casual gardeners unable to plant immediately upon delivery
Performance breakdown
Storage Longevity
Outlasts most sweet varieties, making it a pantry staple for months.
Disease Resilience
Robust defense against botrytus and pink root ensures a reliable harvest.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a classic sweet onion taste with a satisfying, crisp texture.
Regional Suitability
Strict short-day requirements limit success to specific southern growing zones.
Yield Efficiency
Forty-five plants per bundle offer high productivity for small garden beds.
Ease of Planting
Starts provide a significant head start over seeds for novice gardeners.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Allium cepa
Quantity per Pack
45 plants
Plant Type
Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle
Biennial
Plant Species
Allium
Flower Type
Allium
Disease Resistance
Botrytus and pink root
Storage
Excellent keeper
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