REDWING PLANTS
Product Description:
One Bunch = A minimum of 4 dozen plants. Onion plants are shipped directly from the grower January through early May, according to where you live. Not available to Hawaii, Idaho, or Canada. Cases not available to AK.
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Customer Reviews
I've planted these for several years in western Oregon. Last year they produced very well and some lasted in storage until May! We amend with flax meal/rock phosphate/kelp/lime fertilizer and compost before planting.
I've grown the Redwing for ten years, at 40.5 latitude in Utah with a soil and tap water PH of almost 8. They consistently perform well, taste great and once cured store for a long time.
I gave one to a friend, he forgot about it for a year on the shelf, it was still good!
I keep the soil moist and well fed, then cure them in a dark cool room with an intermittent fan.
(Steve Solomons' COF recipe, plus Blood meal and Sulfur does the trick)
I highly recommend the Redwing.
For 3 years I have grown Red Wing plants. First year they grew beyond all expectations. Huge onions! High yields! The last two years have been extremely disappointing. Poor yields and small onions from those plants that actually bulbed. All cultural requirements have been met to my knowledge including crop rotation. I will continue to try, but for the cost, it is becoming hard to justify the effort.
So sorry to hear that! Please feel free to reach out to us via email with more info so we can further troubleshoot. Also, at Territorial, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com
I LOVE these onions and are still eating last year’s remnants that were small. But, they are shipped too early for Minnesota, especially north Minnesota. The ground was not even thawed when I received them.
But, I will order them again, lol
| Soil Temp for Germ | 50–75°F |
| Seed Depth | ⅛–½" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–4/inch |
| Days to Emergence | 6–16 |
| Thin Plants to | 2–7" |
| Row Spacing | 12–24" |
| Fertilizer Needs | Medium |
| Minimum Germination | 75% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 200 |
| Seed Life | 1 year |
Allium cepa Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Onions are photoperiodic plants — they regulate their stages of growth by day length
• Onions will make top growth until the critical light duration is reached, then bulbing begins
• The amount of growth and development prior to bulbing will determine the bulb size
• Long-day varieties do well in northern states where summertime day length is between 14-16 hours
• Short-day varieties do well in southern states and bulb when day length is 10-12 hours; they won't get very large in northern states
• Dividing line between short-day and long-day varieties is generally accepted as 36° latitude, roughly along the Kansas/Oklahoma border
• Day-neutral and intermediate-day varieties start bulbing when day length is 12-14 hours; can be successfully grown anywhere
• Onions prefer light, sandy, loamy soils
• Apply 1/4-1/2 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, 1-2 inches below transplant or seed
Direct Sowing
• Thin to the strongest plant when 4-5 inches
Transplanting
• Sow up to 10-12 seeds in a 4-6 inch pot
• If tops reach over 5 inches before transplant, cut to 3 inches
• When planting out carefully separate the seedlings and place in a shallow trench
• Fill trench around seedlings and water in well
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Onion thrips and maggots
• Insect control: Pyrethrin or Predatory Nematodes
• Common diseases: Fusarium basal rot, pink root
• Disease prevention: 5-7 year crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• For scallions: harvest when pencil size or larger, wash and trim roots, store in a bag at 36°F and 95% relative humidity
• As bulbs approach maturity, withhold water so protective paper can form
• After about half the tops have fallen, push over the remainder; wait about 1 week then harvest
• Cure in a warm (75-80°F), shaded, well-ventilated location until outer skin and necks are dry, then trim tops, leaving one inch above the bulb
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Check occasionally and immediately remove any sprouting or rotting onions
What is pelleted seed?
Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape. This makes planting by hand or mechanical seeder easier and allows for more controlled sowing of small seeds such as carrots or lettuce. All pelleted seed has a National Organic Program (NOP) approved coating.
For best results, store pelleted seed in an air-tight container and use within one season.
What is seed tape?
Seed tapes are perfectly straight rows of precisely spaced crops. No more having to thin seedlings! This biodegradable tape will plant a row 5 meters (16 feet, 5 inches) long. Simply lay it in a furrow and cover with a light layer of sifted compost or soil, water and wait. Save yourself a heap of planting time with these popular vegetable and herb staples.