{"product_id":"onion-seeds-shonan-red-kz","title":"Onion Seed Packet - Shonan Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e160 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e. Shonan Red Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, cold tolerant, bulbing, intermediate-day onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, and raised beds. The name Shonan comes from a region in Kanagawa Prefecture. The onion has excellent flavor with a crisp, sweet, mild pungency that makes it excellent for salads. Utilize any part of this plant for its onion flavor. ~ 8,500 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Technically a tender perennial, but almost always grown as an annual, unless specifically grown for seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Day Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate Day - Indeterminate Day Onions (also called 'Day Neutral') are well adapted and will bulb regardless of the length of daylight, and will grow well in most regions of the USA. However not the best choice in most northern latitudes where winters are very hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunching - Bunching Onions are tender perennials that do not form a bulb and are commonly grown for the green stems used in a variety of culinary applications. Bulbing - Bulbing onions are growing for the bulb or globe they produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, well-draining soil with ample compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66-70 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrips and other common garden pests can be problematic. Monitor foliage well and quickly respond with even coats of insecticidal soap at 3-day intervals at signs of pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShonan Red Onion Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShonan Red Onion Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with a mild kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, Garden Plot, and Raised Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bawang besar, japanese onion, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, or yang cong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Shonan Red Onion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short growing season areas, pre-germinate the seeds in flats or trays indoors. Break up the soil with a trowel before sowing. Sow seeds in late summer to early fall. Transplant seedlings in early fall or no later than mid-fall. Water the seeds well and keep the soil moist, especially during germination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch the area with straw to retain moisture and prevent weeds. Young onions are very prone to be crowded out; pull weeds promptly. Fertilize as needed. As harvest time nears, the foliage will turn yellow or brown and may fall over. At the first sign of yellowing, reduce the quantity of water. For full-maturity onions, allow most of the leaves to fall before harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Shonan Red Onion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull the onions when their skins have developed and the tops have fallen over (late spring). Allow the onions to dry in the open air for a few days. Cut off their tops and roots, then air dry for 2-3 more days; this will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Many gardeners harvest onions at any stage before full maturity as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend making a delicious sweet and sour cucumber salad with thinly sliced cucumber and red onion marinated in vinegar, sugar, salt, and dried chili flakes. 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