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emilyb's Red onions Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Onion 'Red baron' is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial).
Onion 'Red baron' tends to enjoys a full sun position, which is ideal for your garden's sun profile.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Onion 'Red baron'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 10.
Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 as Onion 'Red baron' is a acidic to neutral soil loving plant.
Keep an eye out for these common Onion problems: Snails, Slugs, Powdery mildew - onions, and Onion maggots.
More information about Red onions is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Red onions Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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01 May 2010
Transplanted day 20 Built raised bed
Shed roof garden > Shed roof garden from grow bag to raised bed
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24 Apr 2010
Sprouting day 13 Roof allotment progress
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11 Apr 2010
Sown day 0
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11 Apr 2010
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