Red Geneva Onion – MIg

Description

Red Geneva Onion (Allium cepa) is a striking red onion variety known for its attractive deep-red to purple skin and crisp, flavorful flesh. It produces medium-sized bulbs with a mild to moderately pungent onion flavor, making it a versatile choice for fresh eating and cooking.

The bulbs are excellent for salads, sandwiches, burgers, salsas and pickling, while their vibrant color adds an attractive touch to fresh dishes. Red onions can also be grilled, roasted, sautéed or used in a wide range of cooked recipes.

Plants perform best during the cooler growing season. Consistent moisture and fertile soil help the bulbs develop evenly and reach good size.

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Type: Red onion
• Bulb Color: Deep red to purple
• Flavor: Mild to moderately pungent
• Bulb Type: Medium-sized
• Best Use: Fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, cooking and pickling
• Sunlight: Full sun

When to Plant in the UAE

• Start seeds indoors: July–August
• Transplant outdoors: October

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep in a quality seed-starting mix.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination.
• Germination generally takes around 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
• Transplant healthy seedlings outdoors in October.
• Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart for bulb production.
• Leave around 25–30 cm between rows.
• Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with mature compost.
• Provide full sun and good air circulation.
• Keep soil consistently moist, especially while bulbs are developing.
• Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer during early growth, then avoid excessive nitrogen as bulbs begin to form.
• Keep weeds under control to reduce competition for nutrients and water.
• Harvest when the bulbs have reached a good size and the tops begin to yellow and fall over.
• Allow harvested bulbs to dry and cure in a well-ventilated, shaded location before storage.