Tropea Lunga Onion Seeds - 500 Italian Heirloom Seeds for Planting

Tropea 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.

These 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.

Plant Features

• Long, torpedo-shaped red bulbs with sweet, mild flavor
• Traditional Italian heirloom variety
• Excellent for fresh eating, salads, grilling, and cooking
• Attractive deep red color adds visual appeal to dishes
• Grows well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers

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 evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, bulb-forming
• Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start 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.

Onions 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.

What's Included

500 Tropea Lunga onion seeds.