Onion 'Red Cross'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Cross is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ideally plant in loamy, clay and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Red Cross likes to be 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 Red Cross about 28 days before your last frost date.

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