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Flat of Italy Bulb Cipollini Onion Seeds

Flat of Italy Bulb Cipollini Onion Seeds

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~0.75 g (~170 seeds)
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This Italian heirloom has been available to gardeners since the late 1800s, but is hard to find in stores. The wine-colored, flattened globes are 1" high by 2"–3" in diameter. Their sweet flavor is delicious fresh or cooked—perfect for roasting and grilled kebabs.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 70 days

Family: Alliaceae

Type: Intermediate-day Cipollini storage onion. (Learn more)

Native: Exists only in cultivation

Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 2" to 3" round bulbs

Variety Info: Uniform, 2"–3" round bulbs with dark red rings.

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; when soil temperature is at least 45°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. The earlier the start, the bigger the bulb. Ideal soil temperature is 60°–85°F.

Days to Emerge: 7–15 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 4"

Row Spacing: 8"–12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 3"

Growing Info

Harvesting: When onion tops have fallen over and turned yellow or brown, they are ready for harvest. Harvest in the morning, lifting onions with a garden fork. Dry them in the garden in the sun for 2 to 3 days, lightly covering the bulbs with straw, or the tops of other onions to prevent sunscald. Cure onions for 3 to 7 days in a dry area with good air circulation. Once dry, cut the roots to 1/4", and the greens to 1" to create a seal, preventing decay.

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  • Abigail K.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    I was floored by these onions! This was my first time growing onions so I definitely had lots to learn, but they had giant greens, and beautiful bulbs! Nit to mention they taste amazing. I harvested mine nearly two months ago and we are set for red onions for the winter. I will definitely be growing these again!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Lawanda M.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    These are great! They're delicious and they were quite easy to grow! This was my first time growing any type of onion.

  • Tavonya
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Dec 30, 2024
    4 Stars

    Just started them. Hope i get a nice size onion.

  • Becky M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great germination rate!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Michael W.
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Sep 1, 2024
    2 Stars

    Unfortunately, the seeds did not produce cippolini type onions for me, just rather small bulb onions. Wondering if this happened to others too, guessing either mislabeled or bad batch of seeds?

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate