Red Rock – Onion Seed

Description

Add a burst of color and flavor to your garden with Red Rock – Onion Seeds. Known for its deep red color and robust flavor, this hybrid onion variety produces firm, crisp bulbs with a sweet, mild taste perfect for raw or cooked applications. Whether you're slicing them for salads, grilling, or adding to your favorite recipes, Red Rock Onions offer versatility and rich flavor. The F1 hybrid ensures uniform growth, excellent disease resistance, and a high-quality yield that’s perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Key Features:

• F1 Hybrid Variety: These Red Rock Onions are F1 hybrids, providing consistent quality, size, and flavor with every harvest.
• Rich Red Color: Beautiful, deep red skin with crisp white flesh, perfect for adding vibrant color to your dishes.
• Mild, Sweet Flavor: Known for its mild yet sweet flavor, this onion is great for fresh salads, salsas, and other raw preparations.
• Long Shelf Life: Once harvested, Red Rock Onions store well, giving you long-lasting enjoyment throughout the season.
• Disease Resistance: The F1 hybrid seeds are bred for resistance to common onion diseases, ensuring a healthy crop.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Onion (Annual)
• Bulb Size: Medium to large, typically weighing 6-8 ounces per bulb
• Shape: Round to slightly flattened
• Skin Color: Deep red
• Flesh Color: White with a hint of red near the skin
• Flavor: Mild, sweet, and crisp
• Growing Season: 100-110 days from sowing to harvest
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Spacing: Plant seeds 4-6 inches apart to allow for proper bulb growth
• Watering: Regular watering is essential but ensure the soil is well-drained to avoid rot
• Harvesting: Harvest when the tops of the onions start to fall over and dry out

Planting Instructions:

1. Sow Seeds: Direct sow Red Rock Onion seeds in early spring after the last frost, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep.
2. Soil & Temperature: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Optimal growing temperature is 55-75°F (13-24°C).
3. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the growing season, especially when the bulbs are forming.
4. Thinning: Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart once they are large enough to handle, giving the bulbs room to develop.
5. Harvesting: Harvest onions when their tops have fallen over and begun to dry, usually around 100-110 days. Cure the onions in a dry, cool place for storage.

Red Rock – Onion Seeds provide gardeners with an easy-to-grow, flavorful onion variety that delivers beautiful, vibrant red bulbs perfect for cooking, pickling, or enjoying raw. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these onions will thrive in your garden and give you a bountiful harvest.