Onion 'Red Bull Hybrid'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Red Bull Hybrid'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Because of strong odor, good for pest prevention. Can scatter throughout garden to discourage pests.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Red Bull Hybrid is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Red Bull Hybrid needs a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Red Bull Hybrid from seed

Start up to 100 seeds in a 4-8 inch pot. Place in a warm location and keep moist. If you cannot transplant outside before the tops reach 5 inches, cut back the tops to 3 inches.

Aim to sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 4.95 inches (12.7 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

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

Transplanting Red Bull Hybrid

Direct-sown crops will be more uniform> sow when soil temps are at least 55F.

Red Bull Hybrid is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Red Bull Hybrid

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late autumn.