Onion 'Rossa di Milano'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rossa di Milano is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. 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 Rossa di Milano 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 Rossa di Milano about 28 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rossa di Milano is a hardy plant.

Presumably the name refers to it originating near or in Milan.

oignon rossa di milano