{"product_id":"red-onion-sets","title":"Red Onion Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003ehese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanada No. 1 Red Onion Sets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare an excellent choice for any gardener looking to grow beautiful, sweet, and mild-tasting summer onions right in their own backyard. Grown in Ontario, these sets are a simple and reliable way to ensure a great harvest of stunning reddish-purple bulbs that are perfect for fresh eating. They are ideal for use fresh from the garden due to their mild flavour profile and are suitable for short-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanada No. 1 Sets (Bulbs), Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium to large, reddish-purple bulbs with a sweet, mild flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent sweet flavour; best for fresh eating; easy to grow from sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-92\"\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-92 citation-end-92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e80–120 days (from set to bulb)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91\"\u003eRed onions, like all members of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91\"\u003eAllium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91 citation-end-91\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, are not only flavourful but also highly nutritious.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003eThey are a very good source of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90\"\u003eFolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-90 citation-end-90\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eRed onions are particularly valued for their high concentration of antioxidants, notably\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003equercetin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eanthocyanins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(which give them their beautiful colour), which contribute to cardiovascular and overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you need to know to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlant the sets outdoors in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003eearly spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas soon as the soil is workable, typically 2 to 4 weeks before the last expected frost date.\u003c\/span\u003e Choose a site that receives\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand has fertile, loose, and well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87\"\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlant sets 2-4 cm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003edeep with the pointed end facing up.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-85 citation-end-85\"\u003eAvoid planting too deeply, as this can impede proper bulb formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor full-sized bulbs, space the sets 10 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor harvesting as green onions (scallions), space them 5 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow Space:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"30\\text{ cm}\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-84 citation-end-84\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnions require consistent moisture, about 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"\u003e of water per week, and a weed-free environment, as they compete poorly with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"\u003eFertilize with a nitrogen-rich formula until the bulbs begin to swell.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-81 citation-end-81\"\u003eOnce the bulbs start pushing out of the soil, cease fertilizing and reduce watering to encourage maturation and prevent rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-80 citation-end-80\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnions are ready for harvest when the green tops begin to yellow, wither, and naturally fall over.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003eThis typically occurs in mid to late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e Harvest on a dry, sunny day. Gently lift the bulbs and allow them to cure (dry) in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight for about a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese sweet, mild varieties are best for fresh eating and have a shorter storage life than pungent, yellow storage onions. They are suitable for short-term storage of a few weeks to a couple of months in a cool, dry, dark, and airy location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Red Onion Sets belong in Your Garden\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor quick, delicious, and colourful summer salads, salsas, and garnishes, nothing beats the home-grown taste of a sweet red onion.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003ePlanting sets offers the easiest path to a mature crop, bypassing the lengthy indoor start required for seeds, giving you large, mild bulbs perfect for enjoying all summer long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONTARIO SEED COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51593933160744,"sku":"RONION","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0071\/3000\/files\/red-onion-sets-768x862_1.jpg?v=1774708407","url":"https:\/\/www.country-depot.ca\/products\/red-onion-sets","provider":"Country Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}