{"product_id":"tropea-lunga-onion-seeds-500-italian-heirloom-seeds-for-planting","title":"Tropea Lunga Onion Seeds - 500 Italian Heirloom Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropea Lunga Onion is a traditional Italian heirloom variety prized for its long, slender, torpedo-shaped bulbs and sweet, mild flavor. Also known as Tropea Rossa Lunga, this distinctive red onion is a favorite in Mediterranean kitchens, where it is enjoyed fresh in salads, grilled, or used to add color and sweetness to a wide range of dishes. The plants produce elongated, deep red bulbs that are as attractive as they are flavorful, making them a standout in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 500 seeds offer gardeners the opportunity to grow this classic Italian heirloom at home. Tropea Lunga onions are well-suited to raised beds, kitchen gardens, and container growing, and they perform best in full sun with well-drained soil. Whether you are an experienced grower or new to starting onions from seed, this variety rewards with a satisfying harvest of sweet, mild red onions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, torpedo-shaped red bulbs with sweet, mild flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Italian heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, salads, grilling, and cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive deep red color adds visual appeal to dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium cepa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial grown as annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bulb-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart Tropea Lunga onion seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date for best results, or sow directly outdoors in early spring once the soil can be worked. Sow seeds about 1\/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix, keeping the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide bright light and moderate temperatures for germination. When seedlings are sturdy enough, harden them off and transplant to the garden, spacing them 4-6 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnions require consistent moisture during the growing season, especially as bulbs begin to form. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stop watering when the tops begin to yellow and fall over, signaling that bulbs are nearing maturity. Harvest when the necks are dry and the skins are papery, then cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 Tropea Lunga onion seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795579404598,"sku":"FOLIA2-581","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7164380873_duya.jpg?v=1792671736","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/tropea-lunga-onion-seeds-500-italian-heirloom-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}