Johnny's Selected Seeds Red Carpet Onion Seed
Best reliable long day onion for northern gardeners seeking excellent storage life.
A vibrant, long-day storage onion that delivers strong skins and reliable yields. This hybrid variety is specifically bred for excellent storage capabilities, making it a dependable choice for gardeners looking to extend their harvest well into the winter months.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks wanting visually striking ingredients for fresh salads
- Gardeners seeking a reliable red onion for winter consumption
- Growers dealing with common soil-borne pathogens in their garden beds
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with very limited frost-free growing windows
- Southern growers located in short-day or intermediate-day regions
- Casual hobbyists who prefer a low-maintenance scatter-and-forget planting style
Performance breakdown
Storage Longevity
Exceptional shelf life keeps these bulbs firm well into winter months.
Planting Precision
Pelleted coating ensures uniform spacing and eliminates tedious thinning work.
Yield Consistency
Hybrid breeding delivers reliable, predictable harvests across varied garden conditions.
Skin Durability
Robust outer layers protect the bulb during handling and long-term storage.
Organic Integrity
Fully NOP-compliant certification ensures clean, chemical-free growing practices.
Maturity Speed
Reaches harvest readiness slightly faster than comparable red onion varieties.
Key Specs
Latin Name
Allium cepa
Days to Maturity
115 days
Hybrid Status
Hybrid (F1)
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Planting Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Container Friendly
Yes
Seed Format
Pelleted
Seed Type
Hybrid
Growth Habit
Bulbing
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