Onion Short Day Red Creole
Spice up your garden with bold color and flavor!Red Creole is a southern favorite that brings deep red hues and a spicy-sweet kick to your kitchen. These short-day onions are perfect for warm climates and deliver robust flavor that holds up in cooking and stores beautifully. Whether you’re whipping up gumbo or slicing into a fresh salsa, Red Creole adds a vibrant touch to every dish.
Highlights
Variety:Red Creole (Allium cepa)Growth Habit:Short-day, cool-season annualHeight:1218 inchesFlavor Profile:Spicy, sweet, and robustColor:Deep red skin with white and red-ringed fleshPlanting Conditions:Full sun; well-drained, fertile soilHarvest Timeline:100110 days to mature bulbsUses:Ideal for Cajun and Creole cooking, salsas, and long-term storageFun Fact:Red Creole is a staple in southern kitchens and prized for its bold flavor and eye-catching color!
Great for Southern Cooking and Storage
Red Creole onions are the heart of southern comfort food. Their spicy-sweet flavor makes them perfect for gumbo, jambalaya, and bold salsas. They also store well, so you can enjoy their rich taste long after harvest. Picture a pot of gumbo simmering on the stove, filled with the deep aroma of sauted Red Creole, this onion brings the soul to your cooking.
How to Grow
To Full SizeChoose a Sunny Spot:Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil are key.Sow the Seeds:Start indoors or direct sow inch deep, spacing seeds 4 inches apart.Water Consistently:Keep soil moist, especially during bulb formation.Thin and Maintain:Thin seedlings to 46 inches apart once they sprout.Harvest:When the tops fall over and bulbs feel firm, its time to pull and cure.
