Red Burgundy Onions Short Day

Add vibrant color and bold flavor to your garden with Red Burgundy Onions – a stunning short-day variety that produces deep burgundy-red bulbs with rich, slightly sweet flavor. These beautiful onions are perfect for fresh eating, grilling, pickling, and adding eye-catching color to salads and sandwiches.

Growing Information

• Days to maturity: 95-110 days from transplant
• Planting: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting, or plant sets/transplants in fall (zones 7-9) or early spring (zones 3-6); plant 1 inch deep, 4-6 inches apart
• Spacing: Rows 12-18 inches apart
• Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Zones: 3-9 (short-day variety best suited for southern regions)
• Best for: Latitudes south of 35°N (southern US)

Harvest & Use

Harvest when tops begin to fall over and turn brown, typically in late spring to early summer. Pull bulbs and cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for 2-3 weeks until outer skins are papery and deep burgundy. The rich color and slightly sweet, pungent flavor make these perfect for slicing raw in salads, grilling, caramelizing, pickling, or using fresh in salsas and relishes. Store cured onions in a cool, dry location for 3-4 months.

Care Tips

Short-day onions require 10-12 hours of daylight to form bulbs, making them ideal for southern gardens. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Water consistently – onions need about 1 inch of water per week. Side-dress with nitrogen fertilizer when plants reach 6-8 inches tall. Keep beds weed-free as onions have shallow roots and don't compete well. Companion plant with carrots, lettuce, or beets for efficient space use.

Why Choose Red Burgundy

This reliable variety offers stunning color, robust flavor, and excellent disease resistance perfect for southern climates. Whether you're growing for fresh summer eating, pickling, or adding visual appeal to your cooking, Red Burgundy onions deliver consistent performance and superior quality that makes them a garden favorite.