Red Creole Onion

Allium cepa 

Seeds per pack ~100

Germination: 82% Oct 2023 Packed for 2024

The Red Creole onion is a popular heirloom onion variety known for its distinctive appearance, flavor, and versatility. Excellent for fresh consumption, cooking, and pickling. Often used in Latin American, Creole, and Mediterranean cuisines.

Physical Features:  The shape of the Red Creole onion is a flattened, globe-like structure. Typically medium-sized. Deep red to purplish-red, with a glossy, papery outer layer. The flesh is white with red streaks, adding visual appeal. 

Flavor:  While not as sweet, this cultivar will provide a zest, unlike other reds. Red Creole has a mildly pungent flavor, leaning towards a sweeter profile when cooked. Ideal for fresh use in salads or salsas and adds a subtle bite to cooked dishes. The spicy, crisp Cajun undertones of the Red Creole onion are bolder than many similar red onions. 

Growth and Harvesting: Around 110-120 days days to maturity. Thrives in warmer climates, making it an excellent choice for southern gardeners. Renowned for its long storage life, often lasting several months under proper conditions.

Cultivation Tips: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0 and full sun. Needs consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging. Plant sets or seeds in early spring for a fall harvest, or in fall for spring harvest in mild-winter areas. Sow seeds 4-6 inches apart to allow room for growth. Generally, disease resistant with little bolt resistance. It has a flattened globe shape and performs exceptionally in southern gardening zones.