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Red Wing Onion Plant

12.95
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  • - Spacing: 4 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 120
  • - Best red onion for Northern gardens
Plant Features

Red Wing is a hybrid onion that produces firm, red skinned bulbs with excellent storage qualities.

Our Red Wing Onion Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant sets or transplants in early spring, as soon as soil can be worked
  • - Plant 1 inch deep and 4-5 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
  • - Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
  • - Reduce watering when bulbs begin to mature

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply balanced fertilizer at planting
  • - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 3-4 weeks until bulbing begins

Pruning and Training:

  • - No pruning necessary
  • - Remove any flower stalks to direct energy to bulb formation

Pollination:

  • - Not necessary for bulb production

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for onion maggots and thrips
  • - Use row covers to protect young plants

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest when tops begin to fall over and dry out
  • - Pull gently and let dry in the sun for several days

Storage:

  • - Cure in a warm, dry place for 1-2 weeks
  • - Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation for several months

Companion Plants:

  • - Carrots: Improve growth and flavor
  • - Beets: Enhance growth
  • - Lettuce: Onions deter pests from lettuce
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When the tops fall over and turn brown
Production Time Single Picking
Habit Upright
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil
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