Red Carpet F1 Onion
Best long-day onion for gardeners prioritizing long-term storage and visual appeal.
Discover the Red Carpet F1 Onion, a hybrid variety offering exceptional storage and a striking appearance with its vibrant magenta interior rings. This long-day onion matures slightly earlier than Red Wing, providing hybrid vigor and reliability. Its tight bulbs are perfect for gardeners seeking both visual appeal and excellent keeping qualities. Whether direct-seeded or started as transplants, this onion is a dependable choice for a successful harvest.
$4.15
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
116
/ days
Who it's for
- Market growers and home gardeners seeking consistent, high-volume harvests
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting vibrant, flavorful onions for fresh and cooked dishes
- Home cooks looking to store their harvest through the winter months
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving seeds for future planting
- Gardeners in extreme northern or southern latitudes with specific light needs
- Growers in regions with short summers or early frost risks
Performance breakdown
Storage Longevity
Engineered for extended shelf life, keeping bulbs firm through winter months.
Visual Appeal
Striking magenta interior rings add a premium aesthetic to any harvest.
Growth Reliability
Hybrid vigor ensures consistent, dependable performance across varying garden conditions.
Disease Resistance
Intermediate Pink Root resistance provides a necessary buffer against common soil pathogens.
Maturity Speed
Early maturation window offers a helpful head start on the harvest season.
Planting Versatility
Adapts well to both direct seeding and transplanting methods for flexible gardening.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
116 days
Seed Count/Oz
6-8M seeds/oz (7M avg.)
Seed Count/Lb
95-125M seeds/lb (105M avg.)
Seeding Rate
20 seeds/ft
Seeding Depth
1/8-1/4”
Plant Spacing (Medium)
3-4”
Row Spacing
18-30”
Optimal Germination Temp
75-85°F
Features
- Vibrant magenta interior rings
- Excellent storage quality
- Hybrid vigor and reliability
- Matures 2-3 days earlier than Red Wing
- Produces 3-4" bulbs
- Intermediate resistance to Pink Root
- Long-day bulb production
What customers say
The Red Carpet F1 Onion earns high praise for its exceptional reliability and visual appeal. Gardeners consistently report outstanding germination success, setting a strong foundation for growth. The variety is celebrated for being vigorous and remarkably consistent to cultivate. Mature bulbs feature a stunning, deep red color and uniform medium to large size, making them excellent for market or home use. Flavor is described as sweet, mild, and crisp, perfect for fresh preparations. While the initial seed cost is noted, the superior yield and dependable quality confirm its high value. This is a top-tier, dependable red onion delivering on its promise of beauty and robust performance.
Know before you buy
Long-day onions require 14 to 16 hours of daylight to trigger bulb formation. They are best suited for northern regions where summer days are longer.
You can do both. Starting them as transplants indoors is a great way to get a head start on the season, but they also perform well when direct-seeded into the garden once the soil warms up.
This variety is specifically bred for excellent storage quality. When cured properly and kept in a cool, dry, and dark environment, you can expect them to remain firm and usable for several months.
The Red Carpet F1 is very similar in quality but matures about 2 to 3 days earlier than Red Wing. It offers the same hybrid vigor and reliability, making it a dependable alternative if you are looking for a slightly faster harvest.
No, these specific seeds are not certified organic. However, they are a high-quality hybrid variety selected for their consistent performance and disease resistance.
Red Carpet F1 has intermediate resistance to Pink Root, which helps the plant withstand infection. To further support your crop, practice good crop rotation and avoid planting onions in the same spot more than once every three years.
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