Grown Red Wing Storage Onion?

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Red Wing Storage Onion — Onions & alliums

110-120days to harvest

8-12days to germinate

Z5–10USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring. Plant sets 2-3 weeks before last frost date.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, reduce watering 3 weeks before harvest
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with good fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red-purple exterior with white flesh tinged red
Size: 3-4 inches diameter, 6-10 oz
Shape: Round, globe-shaped with tight outer scales
Flavour: Sharp, pungent flavor that mellows when cooked

In the kitchen

Excellent for cooking, roasting, and caramelizing. Good for fresh use. Superior storage onion.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Onion thrips, onion maggots, wireworms
Diseases: Pink root, neck rot, downy mildew, bacterial soft rot
Resistance: Good resistance to pink root and fusarium basal rot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	September
2	—	—	May – July	September
3	—	—	May – June	August – October
4	—	—	April – June	August – October
5	—	—	April – May	August – November
6	—	—	April – May	July – November
7	—	—	March – May	July – November
8	—	—	March – April	June – December
9	—	—	February – March	May – December
10	—	—	January – March	May – December
11	—	—	January – February	April – December
12	—	—	January – February	April – December
13	—	—	January – February	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsOnions repel carrot flies while carrots help break up soil for onion bulb development

TomatoesOnions deter aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms that commonly attack tomatoes

Brassicas (Cabbage, Broccoli)Onions repel cabbage worms, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

LettuceOnions provide pest protection while lettuce's shallow roots don't compete with onion bulbs

PeppersOnions help repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pepper plants

StrawberriesOnions deter slugs, aphids, and other pests while improving strawberry flavor

SpinachCompatible root systems and onions provide natural pest deterrent for leafy greens

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests and marigolds add beneficial pollinator attraction

Avoid

BeansOnions can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation by legume bacteria

PeasOnions stunt pea growth and interfere with their nitrogen-fixing root nodules

AsparagusOnions can slow asparagus growth and reduce spear production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 40
Protein (g): 1.1
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 9.34
Fibre (g): 1.7
Sugars (g): 4.24
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 7.4
Vitamin E (mg): 0.02
Vitamin K (µg): 0.4
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.12
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 23
Iron (mg): 0.21
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 29
Potassium (mg): 146
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.5

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the onions & alliums growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Red Wing Storage Onion?

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