Tropea Rossa Tonda Onion (Allium cepa 'Tropea Rossa Tonda') is a distinctive Italian heirloom veggie that produces deep red, round onions. This variety is known for its sweet and mild flavor, which makes it a versatile addition to a variety of dishes. The plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and can be planted in early spring for a summer harvest in USDA zones 3-9.

• Famous Italian Onion - Tropea Rossa Tonda Onion is a long day variety from the Calabria region of Italy with a yearly festival in its honor, the Sagra della Cipolla di Tropea. This heirloom is early maturing and best planted in early spring. Long day onions require 14-16 hours of sun to reach full size, so this is a good choice for a cooler growing zone.
• Sweet and Flavorful - Tropea Rossa Tonda Onions produce a generous harvest of deep red, globe-shaped onions that are completely white when harvested at baby stage, but mature to a lovely rose-red color. Their high sugar content makes the onions exceptionally sweet. - delicious when eaten fresh in for salads, or cooked by grilling, roasting, or caramelizing.

Net Wt. 500 MG