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Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds
Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds
Allium cepa
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This old Italian heirloom is commonly used in Italy for pinzimonio, a colorful mixture of raw vegetables served with a separate bowl of olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Use this colorful, torpedo-type, young red onion in almost any dish requiring onions. Hard to find in grocery stores, so grow it at home!
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Family: Alliaceae
Type: Bunching/Scallion Onion (Learn more)
Native: Exists only in cultivation
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Elongated shape as a bunching onion; with time torpedo-shaped bulb will form.
Variety Info: Italian 'Red of Florence' is a torpedo-type, dark-red bulbing onion with mild, sweet flavor; a rare Italian heirloom. Elongated shape as a bunching onion, but given space and time will eventually form a bulb.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as the soil temperature reaches 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, and every 2 to 4 weeks recommended for continuous production. In Mild Climates, sow in fall for spring harvest.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date; transplant 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: ½"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: Not necessary unless thicker bulbs are desired
Growing Info
Harvesting: For repeated harvests of bunching onion greens, clip plants about an inch above the soil surface, and they will regrow. After cutting, apply fertilizer that is higher in nitrogen than phosphorus and potassium to encourage rapid regrowth. Bunching onions of the species Allium cepa can also form a bulb if given the time and space. To grow bulbs, harvest entire plants, leaving 3"-4" of space between the plants you want to remain and produce bulbs.
- Erika R.CO, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 10, 2026Successful germination
Happy to report these seeds germinated within 7- 8 days under a grow light. I live in Denver, CO where it’s dry so a lot of vigilance in misting but no issue here!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningMar 11, 2026Hey Erika,
We're thrilled to hear your Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds had such successful germination in just 7-8 days! That's fantastic timing, especially with Denver's dry conditions - your vigilance with misting clearly paid off perfectly. We love that you didn't let the challenging climate stop you from growing these delicious scallions. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Nancy B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 25, 20255 Stars
These Italian Red Florence scallions wintered over here in Atlanta (7b) and I just harvested the last of them. Have to make room for my new BI scallions I am planting now (Italian Red Florence, White Lisbon, Tokyo Long White).
- Rachel D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 24, 20245 Stars
Italian Red of Florence bunching onions (scallions) are on my must grow list every year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Hortencia B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 11, 20235 Stars
I have several generations of these beauties in a couple of beds. They are looking very good
- Deborah G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 21, 2025I love these scallions!
These scallions are beautiful, tender, and delicate in flavor. After growing these for the first time last year, I am now a devoted fan.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningNov 24, 2025Hey Deborah,
We love hearing about your experience with our Italian Red of Florence Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds! They really are beautiful, tender, and delicate in flavor. Its what makes them so great. It's wonderful that they made such an impression on your first grow that you're back for more. Thanks for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
