Spicy Red Creole Onion, South American, Cajun Flavor Onion Seeds
Red Creole Onion is an heirloom, open-pollinated variety that produces bright red, flat onions. This is a short-day onion that performs well in southern climates. Red Creole has a great onion flavor and crisp texture that's perfect for cooking or eating raw in salads.
Red Creole has a great onion flavor and crisp texture that’s perfect for cooking or eating raw in salads. This onion has a spicy, Cajun type flavor and can be added to any dish for a bolder experience
The Creole onion is a variety of Allium cepa (common onion) known for its heat and drought tolerance, making it especially well-suited for southern U.S. climates, particularly Louisiana, where it was developed and widely cultivated. It’s considered a "short-day" onion, meaning it begins forming bulbs when the day length reaches about 10–12 hours — a trait ideal for planting in the southern U.S., Mexico, and other regions near the equator.
The term “Creole” in its name reflects its Louisiana roots, associated with the Creole cuisine known for bold, rich flavors. While the exact breeder or development timeline is not always clearly documented, it's a regional heirloom variety that's been preserved and favored by gardeners and farmers in warm climates.
| 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 |
