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Onion Seeds (Short Day) - Cipollini Yellow

Sweetens when cooked, stores well braided

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium cepa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

PLANT TYPE

  • Short Day

COLOR

  • Yellow

Grow Heirloom Onions - Plant Cipollini Yellow Onion Seeds

Unique coin-shaped yellow onion that can be grown in most US latitudes and still performs well. Excellent storage ability for a small onion, and stores well braided. Larger and flatter than most pearly onions, great choice for cooking or braising with a nice sweet flavor.

  • • Great for pickling or roasting
  • • Sweet flavor that sweetens when cooked
  • • Perfect for Containers

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 284
1 Ounce 6,710

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Onion Seeds (Short Day) - Cipollini Yellow FAQs

Is Cipollini Yellow Onion resistant to animals or disease?

Cipollini Yellow Onion is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Pink Root Rot, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Cipollini Yellow Onion?

Cipollini Yellow Onion is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Cipollini Yellow Onion get?

Cipollini Yellow Onion grows to small to medium size.

What is the flavor profile of Cipollini Yellow Onion?

Cipollini Yellow Onion has a flavor profile described as very sweet and strong onion flavor.

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