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Allium, Garden Onion, Edible Onion, Red Onion 'Ruby Red'

Alliumcepa

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Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
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Species
cepa (KEP-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Biennials
Vegetables
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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2012 | neutral

"This long-day red onion is an excellent keeper. It is deep red, crunchy, medium-large and pungent. It is very reliable and a heavy yield...Read More

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