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Bunching onion 'Italian Red of Florence'

Allium fistulosum

Italian Red of Florence is part of the Allium genus and is a Bunching onion variety. Its scientific name is Allium fistulosum 'Italian Red of Florence'. Italian Red of Florence is a variety of heirloom Bunching onion .

Red, bottle shaped small bulbs. Excellent mild flavor. Very nice for salads. Can be sown in spring and fall in milder climates and also a great candidate for indoors gardening using a large terracotta pot and grow light! 100 days from transplant. 1

A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Italian Red of Florence normally grows to a mature height of 60.0 cm (that's 1.95 feet imperial).

Italy is believed to be where Italian Red of Florence originates from.

Typically, Italian Red of Florence Bunching onion is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Bunching onion 'Italian Red of Florence'

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Italian Red of Florence likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Italian Red of Florence is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Italian Red of Florence are Zone 3 and Zone 10. Italian Red of Florence requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Italian Red of Florence from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Italian Red of Florence about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Italian Red of Florence

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Italian Red of Florence is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Italian Red of Florence

Bunching onion 'Italian Red of Florence' information

How long does Italian Red of Florence take to grow?

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Bunching onion Italian Red of Florence Etymology

hard-to-find Italian heirloom.

Misspellings of Bunching onion 'Italian Red of Florence'

Rossa Lunga di Firenze, Rossa di Firenze

Other Names for Bunching onion 'Italian Red of Florence'

Rossa Lunga di Firenza, Rossa di Firenza, Long Red of Florence, Rouge Longue de Florence, Rouge de Florence

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