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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 70 days
Family: Alliaceae
Type: Intermediate-day Cipollini storage onion. (Learn more)
Native: Exists only in cultivation
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 2" to 3" round bulbs
Variety Info: Uniform, 2"–3" round bulbs with dark red rings.
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Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; when soil temperature is at least 45°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. The earlier the start, the bigger the bulb. Ideal soil temperature is 60°–85°F.
Days to Emerge: 7–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 4"
Row Spacing: 8"–12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 3"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: When onion tops have fallen over and turned yellow or brown, they are ready for harvest. Harvest in the morning, lifting onions with a garden fork. Dry them in the garden in the sun for 2 to 3 days, lightly covering the bulbs with straw, or the tops of other onions to prevent sunscald. Cure onions for 3 to 7 days in a dry area with good air circulation. Once dry, cut the roots to 1/4", and the greens to 1" to create a seal, preventing decay.
- DVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/18/2554% germination
Planted 24 seeds 8/29 with 13 germinating very quickly. The remainder never germinated. Planted outside 9/18.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/19/25Hey D,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- DVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/2/25Very Fast Germination
Planted 8/9, sprouted 9/2
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/2/25Hey D,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Flat of Italy Bulb Cipollini Onion Seeds! We absolutely love hearing about that fantastic germination - sprouting in less than a month is just incredible! These beautiful Italian cipollini onions really do get off to such a great start when conditions are right. There's nothing quite like seeing those first green shoots pop up right on schedule - it's always such an exciting moment in the garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- TavonyaVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars12/30/244 Stars
Just started them. Hope i get a nice size onion.
- TavonyaRated 4 out of 5 stars12/30/244 Stars
Just started them. Hope i get a nice size onion.
- Abigail K.Rated 5 out of 5 stars11/13/245 Stars
I was floored by these onions! This was my first time growing onions so I definitely had lots to learn, but they had giant greens, and beautiful bulbs! Nit to mention they taste amazing. I harvested mine nearly two months ago and we are set for red onions for the winter. I will definitely be growing these again!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate