Onion 'Red of Florence'

Maintain strict control of weeds.

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

Best started in flats indoors in late winter. Barely cover with soil and keep moist.

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 of Florence about 28 days before your last frost date.

Set out 6-8 weeks before last frost date.

Red of Florence is very 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 of Florence about 42 days before your last frost date.