• Several vibrant ruby red onions with a papery skin and vibrant interior, resting on a white background.
  • A garden salad using Ruby Red onions chopped up.
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Onion Seeds (Long Day) - Ruby Red

Large, firm red onion that stores up to six months

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium cepa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

PLANT TYPE

  • Long Day

COLOR

  • White

Grow Heirloom Onions - Plant Ruby Red Onion Seeds

Beautiful burgundy skin gives this onion its name, Ruby Red. A good storage onion, Ruby Red is a large, firm, red onion that lasts 5-6 months. A Long Day Onion with a medium-large sized globe. Crunchy and aromatic, plants are very reliable and heavy yielding.

  • • Medium to large red onions
  • • Excellent for storage
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 354
1 Ounce 6,416

Planting Guide

View our Onion Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Onion Seeds (Long Day) - Ruby Red FAQs

    Is Ruby Red Onion resistant to animals or disease?

    Ruby Red Onion is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    How big will Ruby Red Onion get?

    Ruby Red Onion grows to medium to large size.

    What is the flavor profile of Ruby Red Onion?

    Ruby Red Onion has a flavor profile described as mild, slightly sweet, and subtle onion flavor.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    These grew exceptionally large onions that are storing very well into January. Strong onion flavor with beautiful color that is versatile enough for any dish.

    Melissa B. 5/5 Verified

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