Description
Rossa Lunga di Firenze Onion Seeds (Aimers International) 2860. Open Pollinated. Variety originated in Italy.
Approximately 150 seeds per packet (280 seeds per gram)
Benvenuto! The Rossa Lunga di Firenze is an exquisite, gourmet red onion that brings the elegance of Italy straight to your kitchen. These elongated bulbs, ranging from 7.5-10 cm in length, boast a radiant red skin covering a crisp, remarkably sweet, and juicy flesh. With its very mild flavour, this bellezza is superb for fresh eating, salads, roasting, or pickling, making it a true testament to culinary versatility. It is an Intermediate Day to Long Day variety, where longer days will yield larger bulbs.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Open Pollinated, Intermediate/Long Day Variety
- Maturity: 90-100 days
- Fruit: Elongated red bulb, 7.5-10 cm, very mild and sweet
- Features: Superb fresh-eating quality; excellent for salads and roasting.
Nutritional Information
This Italian beauty is as healthy as it is delicious. As a red-skinned onion, it is particularly rich in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that give it its vibrant colour. It is also a good source of Vitamin C and Chromium, contributing a boost of vital nutrients to your meals.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a sterile medium 10 weeks before planting out, or direct sow in a sunny site with well-worked, fertile soil in early spring as soon as the soil becomes workable. Planting Depth: 12.5 mm. Seed Spacing: 12.5 mm. Row Width: 25 cm.
- Care: These onions grow best in rich, organic soil. Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season to encourage bulb development.
- Harvesting: Thin seedlings to 10 cm apart. The thinnings can be utilized as delicious spring greens. Harvest the beautiful, elongated bulbs when the tops begin to yellow and fall over.
- Germination: Seed typically germinates in 10-14 days.
Why Rossa Lunga di Firenze Onion Seeds belong in Your Garden
This is the luxury model of red onions. Its incredibly mild, sweet flavour makes it a standout choice for fresh culinary uses, elevating a simple salad to a caprese-level experience. By growing this heirloom from Florence, you are cultivating not just a vegetable, but a piece of Italian culinary heritage, delivering unmatched elegance and flavour to your table.
