Holland Blood Red Onion (Seed Freaks)

ONION: NORTH HOLLAND BLOOD RED

(ALLIUM CEPA)

Deep crimson skin and outer layers.

Can be eaten raw and even picked early and used as a salad onion.

Excellent companion plant for carrots as it can help to deter carrot fly.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: FEB – OCT

Temperate: FEB – SEP

Sub – Tropical: FEB – JUL

Tropical: FEB – JUN

Arid: MAR – AUG

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5 – 7.0

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 5mm deep and keep moist.

Transplant or thin after 6-8 weeks trim tops and plant 1cm deep.

DAYS TO HARVEST

120 – 250 Days

APPROX 200 SEEDS