- A short day variety with mid-range storage ability that was developed by the Texas A&M University Agricultural Experiment Station for early production.
Onion Seeds - Short - Red Grano
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112 Days to maturity. Allium cepa. Red Grano Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, cold tolerant, bulbing, short-day onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers. Red Grano onion produces medium-sized red onions that are crisp and mild flavored. Top shaped. Perfect for salads or hamburgers. A short-day variety suitable for Southern regions. Approx. 8,400 Seeds per ounce.
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Onion Seeds - Red Grano
Red Grano's have a mid-range storage period. While onions are growing they appreciate being watered with a solution of liquid fish emulsion and seaweed to provide nitrogen and trace elements.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 300 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 8,400 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 33,600 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 134,400 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 672,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Allium cepa |
| Red Grano Onion Color: | Red |
| Red Grano Onion Flavor: | Mild |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Technically a tender perennial, but almost always grown as an annual, unless specifically grown for seed. |
| Days to Maturity: | 112 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 3-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-15 inches |
| Plant Height: | 14-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Bulbing - Bulbing onions are growing for the bulb or globe they produce. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler |
| Germination Temperature: | 66-70 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. |
| Onion Day Length: | Short Day - Short Day Onions need 10+ hours of daylight to form a bulb. If you plan to grow in southern US states with mild winters, Short Day Onions are your best choice. Typically planted in the fall and harvested next summer. But can be planted in early spring for mid to late-summer harvest. |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container Growing |
| Onion Use: | Medium cooking, fresh use, or mid-range storage onion. Good for canning, pickling, and slicing. Great in salsa. |
