{"product_id":"onion-red-creole-1914","title":"Onion Red Creole Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Creole is a dependable short-day Onion producing rounded bulbs with rich, dark red skin and strongly coloured internal rings extending through towards the centre. Firm, attractive and flavourful, it is particularly well adapted to warm growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp flesh has a robust onion flavour with a pleasant sweetness, making it excellent sliced fresh into salads, sandwiches, burgers and salsas. It is equally useful for pickling, roasting, grilling and general cooking, although the red colouring will soften with heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Creole is particularly valued for its performance in warmer climates. As a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-day onion\u003c\/strong\u003e, it begins forming bulbs under shorter daylight conditions than intermediate and long-day varieties, making it well suited to northern and subtropical regions of Australia. Autumn sowing allows plants to establish during the cooler months before developing bulbs as conditions become favourable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also an excellent storage variety. Once the bulbs have matured fully and been properly cured, their firm texture and protective outer skins allow them to keep well for an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnions have been cultivated since ancient times, with their origins generally traced to Central and Southwest Asia. Their versatility and ability to store made them an important staple crop throughout the ancient world and eventually led to varieties adapted to very different climates and day lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 240–400 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eWarm temperate climates: Autumn\u003cbr\u003eCool climates: Generally choose an intermediate or long-day variety for more reliable bulb development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into prepared soil, seedbeds or trays in autumn. Keep consistently moist and lightly shade newly sown seed until germination is well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 10–15 cm apart. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture during active growth and bulb development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a short-day variety, Red Creole begins bulb formation under shorter daylight conditions, making it particularly suitable for lower-latitude Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce watering as bulbs approach maturity. Harvest when the tops naturally yellow, dry and fall over. Lift carefully and cure thoroughly in a dry, airy, well-ventilated position before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 110 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649649627354,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":47147266441434,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_de0b2a3f-270f-4440-9dcb-321a5c2d9e6f.jpg?v=1754016770","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/onion-red-creole-1914","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}