Onion 'Rosso Lungo'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Rosso Lungo'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rosso Lungo is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Rosso Lungo requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Rosso Lungo from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Rosso Lungo

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

Harvesting Rosso Lungo

Expect harvests to start to occur in early autumn.