Onion Red Creole is a popular variety of onion known for its deep red colour, flattened shape, and sweet flavour. The crisp white flesh is perfect for use in a wide range of dishes, including salads, salsas, and soups. Red Creole onions are rich in dietary fibre, vitamin C, and other essential nutrients, making them a healthy and delicious addition to your diet. This intermediate variety is prized for its flat bulbs and versatility in the kitchen.
Why Grow Onion Red Creole?
š§ Sweet and Mild Flavour: The mild, sweet taste of Red Creole onions makes them ideal for raw dishes, such as salads and salsas, as well as for cooking in soups and casseroles.
šæ Rich in Nutrients: A great source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, and other essential nutrients, while being low in calories and fat, Red Creole onions are a healthy addition to any diet.
š Year-Round Growing: This variety is suitable for year-round planting, making it a versatile option for gardeners in a wide range of climates.
Optimal Growing Conditions:
Sowing Time: Suitable for year-round sowing, allowing flexibility for planting based on your local climate.
Sow Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 3 mm to ensure proper germination and root development.
Spacing: Space plants 5 cm apart in rows that are 20 cm apart to allow enough room for bulb development.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days at temperatures between 15-30°C.
Garden Uses and Culinary Ideas:
Raw in Salads and Salsas: The sweet, crisp flesh of Red Creole onions is perfect for adding to salads, salsas, and as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.
Cooking in Soups and Stews: When cooked, Red Creole onions maintain their sweetness and add depth to soups, stews, casseroles, and roasted dishes.
Pickling: These onions are also excellent for pickling, offering a deliciously tangy and sweet addition to salads and sandwiches.
Care Tips:
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during the early growth stages.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and larger bulb development. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to overly thick foliage and smaller bulbs.
Harvesting: Harvest onions when the tops begin to fall over and dry out, typically 180-240 days after planting, depending on your growing conditions.
Experience the Sweetness and Colour of Red Creole Onions:
Onion Red Creole is a vibrant and delicious addition to any garden. Whether youāre using it in raw dishes or cooked recipes, its sweet flavour and crisp texture make it a versatile and nutritious choice for home gardeners.
Ready to grow your own colourful and sweet onions? Plant Onion Red Creole seeds today and enjoy a harvest of flavourful, nutrient-rich onions in 180-240 days!
Plant Type:Ā Annual
Scientific Name: Allium cepa L
General Sowing Time:Ā Year Round
Position:Ā Sun
Sow Depth:Ā 3 mm
Spacing:Ā 5 x 20 cm
Germination:Ā 7-14 days
Days to Harvest:Ā 180 - 240 days
Temperature: 15 - 30° C
5g raw seed:Ā Approx 1 250 seeds
50g raw seed: Approx 12 500 seeds
500g raw seed: Approx 125 000 seeds
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