Red of Florence Onion, Heirloom Seeds

Red of Florence — The Rare Italian Heirloom With Beautiful Bottle-Shaped Bulbs & Mild Sweet Flavor

Red of Florence is an uncommon Italian heirloom onion that stands apart from every other red onion in the garden — both in appearance and flavor. The long, oblong, bottle-shaped bulbs are strikingly beautiful in deep red, and the flavor is exceptionally mild and sweet, making them one of the best-tasting red onions available. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and pickling, Red of Florence is a long-day type that is very fast and easy to grow, suitable for spring or fall planting across a wide range of climates. 55 days.

A rare variety that is well worth seeking out — a genuine Italian heirloom with outstanding visual appeal and flavor.

Why Grow Red of Florence?

• Rare Italian heirloom — an uncommon variety with genuine Old World provenance
• Beautiful bottle-shaped bulbs — long, oblong, deep red — stunning in the garden and kitchen
• Very mild & sweet flavor — one of the best-tasting red onions available
• Perfect for salads & pickling — mild enough to eat raw
• Fast & easy to grow — ready in just 55 days
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in early spring. Transplant outdoors when seedlings are pencil-thick, spacing plants 4–6 inches apart in full sun with well-draining, fertile soil. Long-day type — best suited for northern latitudes (above 36°N) where summer days are long. Water consistently. Harvest when tops begin to fall over and dry. Cure in a warm, dry location for 2–3 weeks before storage.

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