Territorial Seed Company Red Baron
Best choice for northern gardeners seeking vibrant, mild-flavored onions.
These onions bring a striking burgundy aesthetic to the garden with a harvest window that rewards both patience and impatience. While you sacrifice the long-term storage of traditional varieties, you gain the versatility to pull them early as scallions or crisp, mild bulbs perfect for immediate kitchen use.
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking vibrant color and bold flavor
- Gardeners planning for long-term winter food storage
- Regional growers needing reliable, consistent seasonal yields
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners with short or unpredictable growing seasons
- Beginners lacking time for active pest management
- Farmers located in extreme northern or southern latitudes
Performance breakdown
Harvest Versatility
Dual-purpose utility allows for scallion or bulb harvesting within sixty days.
Regional Suitability
Optimized specifically for the longer daylight hours of northern growing zones.
Visual Appeal
Striking burgundy pigment adds significant aesthetic value to any vegetable garden.
Flavor Profile
Mild, approachable taste makes these onions perfect for raw culinary applications.
Seed Reliability
Standard germination rates ensure predictable success for consistent home garden yields.
Cultivation Ease
Requires specific soil conditions and crop rotation for optimal plant health.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
60 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
50–75°F
Seed Depth
⅛–½"
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 200
Seed Life
1 year
Botanical Name
Allium cepa
Fertilizer Needs
Medium
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
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