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Features
Family
Alliaceae
Native
Exists only in cultivation
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Elongated shape as a bunching onion; with time torpedo-shaped bulb will form.
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds
Allium cepa
Italian 'Red of Florence' is a torpedo-type, dark-red bulbing onion with mild, sweet flavor; a rare Italian heirloom. Elongated shape as a bunching onion, but given space and time will eventually form a bulb.
Planting Onion
Days to Maturity
60 days
Plant Spacing
½"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Elongated shape as a bunching onion; with time torpedo-shaped bulb will form.
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 8 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | ½" |
| Thinning | Not necessary unless thicker bulbs are desired |
| Germination | 10 –15 days |
| Start Indoors | 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date; transplant 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as the soil temperature reaches 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, and every 2 to 4 weeks recommended for continuous production. In Mild Climates, sow in fall for spring harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For repeated harvests of bunching onion greens, clip plants about an inch above the soil surface, and they will regrow. After cutting, apply fertilizer that is higher in nitrogen than phosphorus and potassium to encourage rapid regrowth. Bunching onions of the species Allium cepa can also form a bulb if given the time and space. To grow bulbs, harvest entire plants, leaving 3"-4" of space between the plants you want to remain and produce bulbs. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Katie S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/21/26Italian Red Bunching
Started these indoors. Germinated really well and easily. I haven’t transplanted yet but I think they will do well outside as they’ve been fine sitting outside for the last week or so in pretty cold temperatures.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Katie,
We're thrilled to hear your Italian Red of Florence Bunching Onion Seeds germinated really well and easily! These Italian Red onions are such beautiful and flavorful additions to the garden. There's nothing quite like snipping your own fresh onions straight from the garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Erika R.CO, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 stars3/10/26Successful germination
Happy to report these seeds germinated within 7- 8 days under a grow light. I live in Denver, CO where it’s dry so a lot of vigilance in misting but no issue here!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests3/11/26Hey Erika,
We're thrilled to hear your Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds had such successful germination in just 7-8 days! That's fantastic timing, especially with Denver's dry conditions - your vigilance with misting clearly paid off perfectly. We love that you didn't let the challenging climate stop you from growing these delicious scallions. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- JakeRated 5 out of 5 stars12/6/255 Stars
Order came very quickly!
- Deborah G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/21/25I love these scallions!
These scallions are beautiful, tender, and delicate in flavor. After growing these for the first time last year, I am now a devoted fan.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests11/24/25Hey Deborah,
We love hearing about your experience with our Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds! They really are beautiful, tender, and delicate in flavor. Its what makes them so great. It's wonderful that they made such an impression on your first grow that you're back for more. Thanks for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Roberta F.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/19/25A new favorite!
Really enjoying these scallions - the color is great. Seeds germinated readily which is a plus
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed