Bunching onion 'Italian Red of Florence'

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. Italian Red of Florence requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

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.

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.

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