Cipolla Rossa di Firenze, Florence Red, Torpedo Onion Seeds
100 Days.
Open Pollinated
Sweet and mild flavor
Excellent for salads.
Italian heirloom with an elongated, torpedo, or globe shape, featuring a mild, sweet flavor perfect for salads, pickling, or fresh eating, and is known for its vibrant rosy-pink to deep red color and excellent storage qualities.
Appearance: Elongated (torpedo/bottle) or globe-shaped bulbs with lovely rosy-pink to deep red skin.
Flavor: Mild and sweet, less pungent than typical red onions, with a delightful crispness.
Uses: Excellent raw in salads, pickled, or cooked fresh; cures well for short-term storage.
Origin: An old Italian heirloom variety, also related to Tropea onions.
| Type | Onion |
| Family | Allium Family |
| Temperature Soil | 40F+ |
| Temperature Daytime | 55-75F |
| Temperature Evening | 45+F |
| Lighting | Full, 6-8 Hous Per Day |
| Water | Steady, 6 Gallons / Week |
| Maturity | Long, 80-120 Days Harvest |
| PH Neutral | 5.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 3A-9B |
| Plant Placement | 12 Plants, 3 Per Row |
