Red Candy Apple Onion Plants
Best mild red onion for home gardeners seeking fresh, healthy harvests.
Introducing the Red Candy Apple Onion, a striking intermediate-day variety perfect for your garden. This onion produces glossy, deep red, flattened globe-shaped bulbs up to 4 inches wide, featuring a solid, red-ringed interior. Enjoy its exceptionally mild flavor, ideal for fresh consumption, and appreciate its high quercetin content. For best results, ensure well-drained, loamy soil with consistent moisture and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Proper nitrogen management is crucial for bulb development and storage.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-3%
Below average
Days to Maturity
95
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking flavorful, vibrant ingredients for fresh meals
- Busy gardeners wanting a head start on successful bulb harvests
- Pantry planners looking to extend their fresh onion supply
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with incompatible daylight hours
- Budget-conscious growers preferring low-cost, low-maintenance planting methods
- Beginners unable to commit to proactive pest and disease management
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Exceptionally mild sweetness makes these perfect for raw culinary applications.
Adaptability
Intermediate-day classification allows for successful growth across diverse geographic regions.
Nutritional Density
High quercetin content adds significant health value to every harvest.
Growth Consistency
Requires precise soil pH and nitrogen management for optimal bulb development.
Visual Appeal
Glossy, deep red exterior creates a standout aesthetic in any garden.
Transplant Readiness
Hardened-off plants significantly reduce the stress of initial garden establishment.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
95 days
Bulb Size
Up to 4 inches across
Seed Depth
⅛–½"
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Water Needs
Medium
Fertilizer Needs
Medium
Row Spacing
12–24 inches
Slicer Type
Vegetable Chopper
Features
- Striking glossy, deep red bulbs
- Super-mild flavor profile
- High in the antioxidant quercetin
- Intermediate-day variety for wide growing areas
- Hardened-off plants ready for transplant
- Flattened globe shape up to 4 inches wide
- Solid, red-ringed interior
- Suitable for seed or transplanting
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of these onion plants. Reviewers highlight the robust health of the transplants upon arrival, ensuring successful establishment with minimal loss. The ease of growing this variety is a significant advantage, leading to impressive yields of large, sweet red onions. Consumers find this product delivers excellent performance, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking dependable results and superior flavor. This onion variety offers great value and consistently satisfies gardeners.
Know before you buy
Intermediate-day onions are versatile varieties that begin forming bulbs when daylight reaches 12 to 14 hours. This makes them highly adaptable and suitable for a wide range of growing regions across the country.
When provided with proper soil conditions and consistent moisture, these onions typically reach a flattened globe shape measuring up to 4 inches in diameter.
Because of their exceptionally mild flavor profile, these onions are excellent for fresh consumption in salads or on sandwiches. However, their solid, red-ringed interior also makes them a beautiful and tasty addition to cooked dishes.
For the best results, plant in well-drained, loamy soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. Consistent moisture and proper nitrogen management are essential to support healthy bulb development.
Red Candy Apple onions typically reach maturity in approximately 95 days after transplanting. Ensure you provide adequate spacing of 12 to 24 inches between rows to allow the bulbs enough room to expand.
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