ONION ‘Red Odourless’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
- Intermediate day variety producing large, mild-flavoured red onions.
- Ideal for Australian climates with autumn sowing and spring–early summer harvest.
- Develops attractive, globe-shaped bulbs with a vibrant red skin and sweet, mild taste.
- Excellent fresh in salads, sandwiches, or for cooking where a delicate onion flavour is desired.
- Suitable for medium-term storage when properly cured and kept in a cool, dry place.
- Rich in antioxidants and beneficial phytonutrients that support a healthy diet.
- Easy to grow and well-suited to home gardens and market gardens alike.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial, commonly grown as an annual; grows up to 40 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – June
- Cool: February – July
- Subtropical: March – June
- Tropical: March – May
- Arid: March – June
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: Sow 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to promote strong bulb development
- Sow Where: Direct sow into prepared garden beds or start in trays for later transplanting
- Soil Type: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 – 7.0; enrich soil with compost prior to sowing
- Rows: 30 cm apart
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants
Details:
- Water consistently to maintain even moisture levels, avoiding waterlogging.
- Minimise overhead watering to help prevent fungal issues.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during active growth to support bulb development.
Harvest:
110 – 140 days
Growing Instructions
- Prepare garden beds by incorporating compost and loosening the soil to encourage strong root growth.
- Sow seeds thinly in rows or in trays for transplanting later.
- When raising seedlings, sow 8–10 weeks before transplanting and harden off before moving them outdoors.
- Keep garden beds free from weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and moisture.
- Reduce watering as bulbs mature to allow skins to dry and improve storage life.
