Beautiful Deep Red Bulbs
Produces attractive burgundy to magenta-red onion bulbs with colorful red-ringed flesh that adds visual appeal to fresh meals and homegrown vegetable harvests.
Red Candy Apple Onion Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Candy Apple Onion Seeds
Red Candy Apple Onion is a flavorful red onion variety known for its deep burgundy-red skin, attractive red-ringed flesh, and exceptionally mild, sweet taste. Producing slightly flattened globe-shaped bulbs, this variety is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens and kitchen gardens. Its naturally sweet flavor makes it particularly suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, and everyday cooking. Red Candy Apple onions typically mature in approximately 85–95 days, offering a delicious harvest for gardeners looking to grow colorful and versatile onions.
Sweet Red Onions
Deep Red Skin
Mild Flavor
85–95 Days to Maturity
Key Features
Exceptionally Sweet Flavor
Known for its mild, sweet taste and reduced pungency, making it an excellent choice for eating raw in salads, sandwiches, burgers, and other fresh dishes.
Attractive Bulb Shape
Develops firm, slightly flattened globe-shaped bulbs that can reach approximately 3–4 inches in diameter under suitable growing conditions.
Versatile Kitchen Use
Ideal for fresh slicing, salads, grilling, roasting, sandwiches, and everyday cooking where a sweeter red onion flavor is desired.
Product Highlights
Premium Red Candy Apple onion variety
Deep burgundy-red outer skin
Beautiful red-ringed interior flesh
Naturally mild and sweet flavor
Slightly flattened globe-shaped bulbs
Approximately 85–95 days to maturity
Excellent for salads and sandwiches
Suitable for fresh eating and cooking
Can be grown in vegetable garden beds
Short-term storage potential of 2–3 months
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Allium cepa 'Red Candy Apple' |
| Common Name | Red Candy Apple Onion; Sweet Red Onion |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds – Red Onion |
| Variety Type | Hybrid Red Onion |
| Plant Type | Biennial vegetable commonly grown as an annual |
| Bulb Color | Deep red to burgundy with red-ringed flesh |
| Bulb Shape | Slightly flattened globe-shaped |
| Average Bulb Size | Approximately 3–4 inches under suitable conditions |
| Flavor | Mild, sweet, and less pungent |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 85–95 days |
| Day-Length Classification | Intermediate-day / day-neutral descriptions vary by supplier |
| Germination Time | Approximately 8–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 15–25°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam with good organic matter |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–6.8 |
| Watering | Regular and consistent moisture without waterlogging |
| Seed Sowing Depth | Approximately ¼ inch (0.6 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 4–6 inches between plants |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches |
| Storage Potential | Approximately 2–3 months under suitable storage conditions |
| Harvesting | When bulbs reach maturity and approximately half to most tops begin to yellow and fall over |
| Growing Location | Home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and suitable large containers |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Growing Season
Select a planting period with mild temperatures and sufficient sunlight. Onion bulb development is influenced by day length and local climate, so choose a planting schedule suitable for your growing region.
Select a planting period with mild temperatures and sufficient sunlight. Onion bulb development is influenced by day length and local climate, so choose a planting schedule suitable for your growing region.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with mature compost. Remove stones and weeds to create a suitable growing environment for healthy root and bulb development.
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with mature compost. Remove stones and weeds to create a suitable growing environment for healthy root and bulb development.
Step 3: Sow the Onion Seeds
Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in seed trays or directly into prepared garden beds. Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination. Germination commonly takes around 8–14 days under favorable conditions.
Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in seed trays or directly into prepared garden beds. Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination. Germination commonly takes around 8–14 days under favorable conditions.
Step 4: Transplant and Space Properly
When seedlings are strong enough to handle, transplant them carefully into the prepared garden. Maintain approximately 4–6 inches between plants to provide sufficient room for bulb development.
When seedlings are strong enough to handle, transplant them carefully into the prepared garden. Maintain approximately 4–6 inches between plants to provide sufficient room for bulb development.
Step 5: Provide Sunlight and Water
Grow Red Candy Apple onions in a sunny location with approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid excessive watering and waterlogged conditions.
Grow Red Candy Apple onions in a sunny location with approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid excessive watering and waterlogged conditions.
Step 6: Maintain Healthy Plant Growth
Keep the planting area free from weeds and provide balanced nutrition as needed. Monitor plants for common onion problems such as thrips, fungal diseases, and excessive moisture.
Keep the planting area free from weeds and provide balanced nutrition as needed. Monitor plants for common onion problems such as thrips, fungal diseases, and excessive moisture.
Step 7: Harvest and Cure the Bulbs
Harvest when the bulbs are mature and the foliage begins to yellow and fall over. Allow the harvested onions to cure in a dry, well-ventilated, shaded location before trimming and storing them.
Harvest when the bulbs are mature and the foliage begins to yellow and fall over. Allow the harvested onions to cure in a dry, well-ventilated, shaded location before trimming and storing them.
Grow Sweet and Colorful Red Candy Apple Onions
Bring exceptional sweetness and beautiful red color to your vegetable garden with Red Candy Apple Onion Seeds. Known for their deep burgundy skin, attractive red-ringed flesh, and mild flavor, these onions are a wonderful addition to homegrown meals. Whether sliced into fresh salads, added to sandwiches, or used in delicious cooked recipes, Red Candy Apple onions offer a flavorful harvest for home gardeners and vegetable enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful answers about Red Candy Apple Onion Seeds, bulb development, growing conditions, and harvesting.
What makes Red Candy Apple onions different from regular red onions?
Red Candy Apple onions are especially appreciated for their mild, sweet flavor and attractive deep red bulbs with red-ringed flesh. Unlike many stronger-flavored red onions, this variety is particularly suitable for fresh eating in salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It also works well in grilling and everyday cooking.
How long do Red Candy Apple onions take to grow from seeds?
Red Candy Apple onions generally take approximately 85–95 days to mature, depending on growing conditions and planting methods. Seeds usually germinate within 8–14 days under favorable conditions. Consistent moisture, suitable temperatures, adequate sunlight, and proper plant spacing help support healthy bulb development.
Can Red Candy Apple onions be eaten raw, and how should they be stored?
Yes! Red Candy Apple onions are known for their exceptionally mild and sweet taste, making them excellent for eating raw in salads, sandwiches, burgers, and fresh vegetable dishes. After harvesting, cure the bulbs in a dry, well-ventilated location. Store properly cured onions in a cool, dry place. Their typical storage potential is around 2–3 months, depending on curing and storage conditions.