Red Burgundy Onions (Allium cepa) is a type of red onion that is known for its sweet and mild flavor. They have a deep red color and are typically larger than other red onions. They are a cool-season crop that is planted in the fall and harvested in the summer.
To grow Red Burgundy Onions, you will need:
- Rich, well-drained soil
- Full sun to partial shade
- Red Burgundy Onion sets or seeds
Growing Instructions:
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Plant the onion sets or seeds in the garden in the fall, about 1/4 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart.
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Space the rows about 12-18 inches apart.
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Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
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Thin the seedlings to about 4 inches apart when they are about 2 inches tall.
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Harvest the bulbs when the leaves start to turn yellow and fall over, starting from the bottom of the plant.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | Plant the onion sets or seeds in the garden in the fall, about 1/4 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart. |
| 4-8 | Space the rows about 12-18 inches apart. |
| 8-12 | Keep the soil consistently moist. |
| 12-16 | Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. |
| 16+ | Thin the seedlings to about 4 inches apart when they are about 2 inches tall, and harvest the bulbs when the leaves start to turn yellow and fall over, starting from the bottom of the plant. |