{"product_id":"red-onion","title":"Onion | Red of Florence Round","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow striking, round, and mild red bulbs of Red of Florence Round onion in your home garden. This classic Italian heirloom variety is a distinctive favorite among gardeners, prized for its gorgeous deep crimson skin, beautiful uniform globe shape, and deliciously mild, sweet red flesh that is wonderful in fresh salads, slicing, roasting, and Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese reliable plants produce heavy yields of uniform, beautiful bulbs throughout the growing season, making them a productive and rewarding addition to any vegetable patch. Start seeds indoors in early spring for Canada's cool northern climate, as onions thrive with a long growing season to achieve their full, prize-winning potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Red of Florence Round Onions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning, uniform round globe-shaped bulbs with deep crimson-red skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional sweet and mild flavor that is wonderful for fresh slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant and reliable heavy yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Italian heirloom variety with striking visual appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 100–110 days to maturity from transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Red of Florence Round Onions from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart onion seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds in flats or trays filled with a sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix, covering them lightly with about 6 mm (1\/4 inch) of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist and provide plenty of light (or place under grow lights) until seedlings reach 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall. Trim the green tops back slightly if they become floppy to encourage strong, stocky stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden off seedlings gradually over 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart in rows, ensuring the bulb base is planted just at the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently and evenly throughout the growing season. As bulbs approach maturity in late summer, reduce watering to encourage proper curing and skin tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Onions in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed of Florence Round onions are well-suited to Canadian climates when given an early indoor head start. Starting early ensures the plants have enough long daylight hours and warm summer growing weeks to size up into magnificent round bulbs before autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the planting bed thoroughly weeded, as onions have shallow root systems and do not compete well with weeds for moisture and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-onions-complete-growing-guide\" title=\"How To Grow Onions in Canada | Complete Growing Guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Onions in Canada | Complete Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed of Florence Round Onion Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; 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flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eRed Onion (Red of Florence Round)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBiennial grown as an annual bulb crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With their legendary mild flavor and beautiful globe shape, Red of Florence Round onions are a rewarding and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your onions from seed indoors this season and enjoy watching them develop into a bountiful harvest of delicious bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":33188351803480,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/freshly-harvested-red-onions-in-a-wooden-crate.png?v=1791580857","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/red-onion","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}