Red Burgundy Onion Seeds – Short Day, Sweet Vegetable, 50 Seeds

Red Burgundy Onion is a short-day onion variety prized for its deep red-purple skin and mild, sweet flavor. These onions are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and grilling, adding vibrant color and a gentle taste to your favorite dishes. As a short-day type, they are well-suited for southern regions where daylight hours are shorter, forming bulbs reliably when planted at the right time.

Whether you're a home gardener or a market grower, Red Burgundy Onions are easy to grow and rewarding to harvest. Their attractive color and sweet flavor make them a standout in any vegetable garden.

Plant Features

• Deep red-purple skin and mild, sweet flavor
• Short-day variety ideal for southern climates
• Excellent for fresh eating, salads, and grilling
• Stores well when cured properly
• Easy to grow from seed

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Bulbing onion
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 for fall planting; 5-6 for spring planting
• Bloom Season: Not typically grown for blooms
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Germination Requirements: 7-14 days at 65-75°F
• Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly in the garden in early spring. For short-day varieties, plant in late summer or early fall in southern regions to allow bulbs to form during the shorter days. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart to allow proper bulb development.

Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer at planting and again when tops begin to grow. Stop watering once tops start to yellow and fall over, indicating maturity. Harvest when tops have dried and fallen, then cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for 2-3 weeks before storing.

What's Included

50 Red Burgundy Onion seeds.