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?
🧅 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.
🌿 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.
🌞 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 you’re 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:Â Annual
Scientific Name: Allium cepa L
General Sowing Time:Â Year Round
Position:Â Sun
Sow Depth:Â 3 mm
Spacing:Â 5 x 20 cm
Germination:Â 7-14 days
Days to Harvest:Â 180 - 240 days
Temperature: 15 - 30° C
5g raw seed:Â Approx 1 250 seeds
50g raw seed: Approx 12 500 seeds
500g raw seed: Approx 125 000 seeds
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