Bulb Onion
Red Carpet Onion is a vibrant red, long-day storage onion hybrid that brings both visual drama and practical keeping power to the garden. Reaching maturity in 115 days from transplants, this F1 hybrid grows as a compact bush and develops deep crimson bulbs perfect for gardeners in northern climates where longer daylight hours coax maximum flavor and color development. Its ability to store well through winter makes it a standout choice for anyone serious about preserving their harvest.
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This hybrid onion combines stunning deep red coloring with genuine storage longevity, a rare pairing that makes Red Carpet both beautiful in the garden and practical in the pantry. The compact bush habit keeps plants tidy and manageable, while the F1 genetics ensure uniform bulb development and reliable performance. At 115 days from transplants, it reaches maturity at just the right moment for most northern growing seasons, and its long-day requirements make it especially suited to regions with extended summer daylight.
Red Carpet Onion serves as a versatile culinary onion suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and long-term storage. The deep red bulbs work beautifully in salads where their color provides visual contrast, roast sweetly when cooked whole, and slice cleanly for grilling or caramelizing. Its storage capability makes it especially valuable for home gardeners planning to use their onions throughout the winter months.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date in 128-cell trays, placing one seed per cell and covering with 1/4 inch of soil. Keep seedlings at consistent moisture and provide bright light to prevent leggy growth.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off, spacing them 4 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. In long- and intermediate-day areas, time transplanting so seedlings are established before the onset of consistent warm weather. You may clip unruly seedling tops to 5 inches at the time of transplant to encourage stocky growth.
Red Carpet Onion reaches harvest readiness 115 days after transplanting, typically in late summer. Bulbs are ready when the foliage yellows and begins to fall over naturally. Pull or dig bulbs gently and lay them in a warm, dry location with good air circulation to cure for 2 to 3 weeks before storage, allowing the skin to dry and harden.
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