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Onion 'Red baron'

Allium cepa var. cepa

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Belonging to the Allium genus (Allium cepa var. cepa 'Red baron'), Red baron is a variety of Onion.

Shiny red bulbs, with good, strong flavour

Red baron grows as a Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Red baron is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Red baron Onion is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Onion 'Red baron'

Full Sun
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Medium

Weed onions as they grow to keep competition to a minimum, water as the bulb develops.
Stores well, select only sound bulbs to plait into a string

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red baron is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for Red baron as it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Red baron from seed

Aim to sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 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 baron about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red baron

Can also be grown from sets, planted as soon as the soil is workable in early spring

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

Harvesting Red baron

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

Onion 'Red baron' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Red baron exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Red baron plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Red baron frost hardy? Very Hardy
Harvest Time When is Red baron ready for harvest? Early Autumn
Mature Height How tall does Red baron grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Red baron grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Red baron. 6.0 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Red baron need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Red baron require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Red baron need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Red baron need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Red baron in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Red baron seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Red baron? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Red baron 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Red baron edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Red baron seedlings? 10.0 cm / 3.9 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Red baron seedlings? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches

How long does Red baron take to grow?

These estimates for how long Onion 'Red baron' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Red baron to germinate? 16 days Average 16 days | Min 7 days | Max 34 days (10)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Red baron? + 43 days Average 43 days | Min 7 days | Max 87 days (4)
Days to Maturity How long until Red baron is ready for harvest / bloom? + 46 days Average 46 days | Min 27 days | Max 77 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Red baron? = 105 days

When should I sow Red baron?

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Onion 'Red baron'

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How to grow Onion 'Red baron'

Growing Red baron from seed

Transplanting Red baron

Harvesting Red baron

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When should I sow Red baron?

Other Names for Onion 'Red baron'

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