Tourne-Sol Onion Rossa di Milano Pkg.

How Many Seeds: 100

Scientific Name: Allium cepa

Common Name: Rossa di Milano Onion

Exposure: Full sun for best growth, and bulb development

Height: Approximately 30–45 cm at maturity

Width: Approximately 10–15 cm per bulb

Spacing: Space bulbs 10–15 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart

Attracts: Pollinators if allowed to flower, including bees and beneficial insects

Use: Culinary use for salads, cooking, roasting, and pickling; prized for its sweet, mild flavour

Plant Habit: Upright, bulb-forming biennial plant with long green leaves and round, deep red bulbs

Harvest: Harvest bulbs when tops begin to yellow and fall over, typically 90–120 days from sowing; cure in a dry, ventilated area for storage

Companion Plants: Carrots, lettuce, beets, strawberries and brassicas

General Information: Tourne-Sol Rossa di Milano is a traditional Italian red onion variety valued for its mild, sweet flavour and deep red colour. It thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. This variety is suitable for home gardens, market production, and culinary use, producing uniform bulbs with excellent storage potential. Regular watering and well-drained soil improve bulb size and quality.