Onion 'Red Burgundy'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Red Burgundy'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Does not do well in clay.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Red Burgundy is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Red Burgundy needs a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Red Burgundy from seed

Barely cover with soil and keep moist.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Burgundy about 15 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Burgundy

Keep weeds under tight control

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Red Burgundy about 30 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Red Burgundy

When the tops of the onion turn yellow or flop over it is time for harvesting these onions.

Misspellings of Onion 'Red Burgundy'

Red Burgandy