RED BARON
Best choice for northern gardeners seeking vibrant, mild-flavored onions.
Discover the RED BARON onion, a long-day variety from Territorial Seed Company, prized for its striking, consistent burgundy color. This versatile onion matures in approximately 60 days, offering the flexibility to be harvested early as a scallion or as small, mild-flavored bulbs perfect for salads and pickling. It thrives in northern growing zones and prefers light, sandy, loamy soils. For optimal growth, consider crop rotation to prevent common soil-borne diseases. This open-pollinated variety is an excellent choice for home gardens seeking vibrant color and mild flavor.
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Price vs Category Average
+163%
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Days to Maturity
60
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking vibrant color and bold flavor
- Gardeners planning for long-term winter food storage
- Regional growers needing reliable, consistent seasonal yields
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners with short or unpredictable growing seasons
- Beginners lacking time for active pest management
- Farmers located in extreme northern or southern latitudes
Performance breakdown
Harvest Versatility
Dual-purpose utility allows for scallion or bulb harvesting within sixty days.
Regional Suitability
Optimized specifically for the longer daylight hours of northern growing zones.
Visual Appeal
Striking burgundy pigment adds significant aesthetic value to any vegetable garden.
Flavor Profile
Mild, approachable taste makes these onions perfect for raw culinary applications.
Seed Reliability
Standard germination rates ensure predictable success for consistent home garden yields.
Cultivation Ease
Requires specific soil conditions and crop rotation for optimal plant health.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
60 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
50–75°F
Seed Depth
⅛–½"
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 200
Seed Life
1 year
Botanical Name
Allium cepa
Fertilizer Needs
Medium
Features
- Vibrant burgundy color from planting to harvest
- Mild flavor, ideal for salads
- Harvest early as a scallion
- Long-day variety for northern zones
- Matures in 60 days
- Suitable for pickling
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Striking visual appeal in the garden
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the RED BARON onion for its exceptional reliability and superior flavor. Reviewers consistently report excellent germination and vigorous growth, leading to beautiful, deep red bulbs with ease. The flavor is a standout feature, frequently described as sweet, mild, and wonderfully crisp, perfect for any use. Customers value the uniformity and health of the harvest. Furthermore, the strong storage capability significantly boosts the product's overall value, allowing enjoyment long into winter. Despite occasional minor issues related to environmental stress, the consensus confirms RED BARON as a dependable, high-performing onion delivering quality and robust taste.
Know before you buy
No, Red Baron is a long-day variety specifically bred for northern growing zones. These onions require the longer daylight hours found in northern latitudes to properly trigger bulb formation.
Yes, you can harvest them early as scallions. They are quite versatile and can be pulled at various stages, whether you prefer them as young green onions or as small, mild-flavored bulbs.
Red Baron onions perform best in light, sandy, or loamy soils. Because they are susceptible to soil-borne diseases, it is recommended to practice crop rotation in your garden beds each season.
Yes, these are organic, open-pollinated seeds. Because they are open-pollinated, you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons.
Plant your seeds at a depth of 1/8 to 1/2 inch. Ensure the soil temperature is between 50–75°F to achieve the best germination results.
Red Baron onions are not recommended for container gardening. They thrive best when planted directly into the ground in a location that receives full sun.
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