Onion 'Stockton Red'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Stockton Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Stockton Red in loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

As Stockton Red is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.