Rossa Lunga di Firenze
Onion · Bulbing (Full-Size)
Heirloom
Allium cepa
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Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
Characteristics
Color
Red
Day Length
Intermediate-Day
Flavor
MildSweet
Intended Use
Pickling
Shape
Elongated / CylindricalOblong
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Italy
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Germination
7–10 days
at 35–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
90–120 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
3–4 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–85 °F
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Soil Temp
35–95 °F
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Air Temp
28–80 °F
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