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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 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 - Becky M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/1/245 Stars
Great germination rate!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate