Description
Tropea Round Red Onion (Allium cepa) is a traditional Italian onion variety known for its beautiful deep red skin, rounded shape and tender white flesh. Originally associated with the Calabria region of southern Italy, this popular onion is particularly valued for its mild, sweet flavour and crisp texture.
Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, caramelised onions, grilling and Mediterranean dishes, Tropea Red Onions are delicious both raw and cooked. Their naturally sweet flavour makes them an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens.
🌱 Growing Instructions
☀️ Sunlight: Prefers full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
💧 Watering: Water regularly to keep soil lightly moist during active growth. Reduce watering as bulbs mature and stop once the foliage begins to dry.
🌱 Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with mature compost. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
🌡️ Temperature: Grows best in mild conditions between 13°C–24°C. Tolerates Malta’s mild winters well.
📏 Spacing: Allow approximately 10–15 cm between plants and 25–30 cm between rows for proper bulb development.
🌾 Fertilizer: Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer during early growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen once bulbs begin developing.
✂️ Harvesting: Harvest when bulbs are fully developed and the leaves begin to yellow and fall over. Typically ready around 100–120 days after transplanting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
🌿 Local Growing Tips (Malta)
Best planting season: September to November, allowing bulbs to develop during the cooler months.
Position: Sunny vegetable gardens, raised beds or deep containers with good drainage.
Companion plants: Carrots, lettuce, beetroot and tomatoes.
Common issue: Excessive watering or poor drainage can cause bulb rot. Avoid overwatering, particularly as the onions approach maturity.
📦 Product Information
Variety: Rossa Tonda di Tropea (Tropea Round Red Onion)
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Plant Type: Bulb Vegetable Seedling
Quantity: 12 Seedlings per Tray
Maturity: Approximately 100–120 days after transplanting
Harvest Season: Spring to Early Summer
Special Characteristics: Rounded red bulbs with tender, sweet flesh, ideal for fresh consumption.
Important Information
Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The price is per one tray of 12 seedlings.
