Spice up your garden with bold color and flavor!
Red Creole is a southern favorite that brings deep red hues and a spicy-sweet kick to your kitchen. These short-day onions are perfect for warm climates and deliver robust flavor that holds up in cooking and stores beautifully. Whether you're whipping up gumbo or slicing into a fresh salsa, Red Creole adds a vibrant touch to every dish.
Variety: Red Creole (Allium cepa)
Growth Habit: Short-day, cool-season annual
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Spicy, sweet, and robust
Color: Deep red skin with white and red-ringed flesh
Planting Conditions: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: 100–110 days to mature bulbs
Uses: Ideal for Cajun and Creole cooking, salsas, and long-term storage
Fun Fact: Red Creole is a staple in southern kitchens and prized for its bold flavor and eye-catching color!
Red Creole onions are the heart of southern comfort food. Their spicy-sweet flavor makes them perfect for gumbo, jambalaya, and bold salsas. They also store well, so you can enjoy their rich taste long after harvest. Picture a pot of gumbo simmering on the stove, filled with the deep aroma of sautéed Red Creole, this onion brings the soul to your cooking.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil are key.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors or direct sow ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 4 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist, especially during bulb formation.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart once they sprout.
✂️ Harvest: When the tops fall over and bulbs feel firm, it’s time to pull and cure.
