Onion 'Red Karmen'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Red Karmen'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Red Karmen is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Red Karmen needs a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Red Karmen from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

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

Transplanting Red Karmen

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

Harvesting Red Karmen