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🧅 Onion ‘Red Baron’ (Organic Bulbs) UH-2024APST037
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Bold in colour and flavour, Onion ‘Red Baron’ (Organic) produces firm, deep red bulbs with excellent storage quality and a mild, sweet taste—ideal for salads, roasting, and long-term use.
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Seed Information
- Plant Type Vegetable / Bulb
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time N/A (grown from bulbs/sets, not seeds)
- Harvest Time 90–120 Days
- Best Season To Grow Early Spring or Autumn (depending on variety/set type)
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30–45 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No
‘Red Baron’ is one of the most popular red onion varieties, prized for its attractive deep crimson skins, crisp white flesh with red rings, and consistent performance in UK conditions. Grown from certified organic sets (bulbs), it establishes quickly and matures into flavour-rich onions that store well into winter.
Ideal for sowing in spring or autumn, this variety grows well in most soil types and benefits from full sun and regular watering. Perfect for slicing raw in salads, caramelising, or adding depth to cooked dishes.
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Type: Maincrop red onion
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Bulb Size: Medium to large, round
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Flavour: Mild, sweet, and aromatic
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Planting Time: February–April (spring) or October–November (autumn)
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Harvest Time: July–August
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Storage: Excellent – stores up to 6 months
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Spacing: 10–15 cm apart
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Grows Well In: Beds, allotments, raised rows
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Certified Organic Bulbs
For flavour, colour, and versatility, Onion ‘Red Baron’ (Organic Bulbs) is a staple crop that delivers strong performance and strong taste—naturally grown and easy to succeed with.
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
🧅 Onion ‘Red Baron’ (Organic Bulbs) – Grow & Care Guide
Reliable Red Variety with Rich Flavour & Long Storage
‘Red Baron’ is a classic red onion grown from organic sets (bulbs), producing uniform, richly coloured onions with a robust flavour. Ideal for salads, roasting, and pickling, it’s one of the best varieties for storage and consistent results.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Onion ‘Red Baron’ sets (bulbs)
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Fertile, well-drained soil or raised beds
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Full sun location
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Watering can and garden tools
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Netting (optional for bird protection)
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Planting Time (Best Feb–Apr or Sep–Oct)
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Choose a sunny, open position with free-draining soil.
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Avoid planting in freshly manured ground.
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Rake soil to a fine texture before planting.
2. Planting Bulbs
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Space bulbs 10–15cm apart, in rows 25–30cm apart.
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Push each bulb into the soil so the tip is just showing above the surface.
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Firm gently and water in.
3. Growing On
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Keep soil weed-free and water during dry spells.
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Do not overwater — onions dislike soggy roots.
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Optional: cover with fleece or netting to prevent birds lifting the bulbs.
4. Feeding
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Not usually necessary in fertile soil.
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Apply a balanced organic fertiliser if growth appears slow.
5. Harvesting
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Ready in July to August when leaves turn yellow and flop over.
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Lift bulbs gently and allow to dry in the sun for 1–2 weeks.
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Store in a cool, airy place — excellent for winter use.
Firm, flavourful, and long-lasting — ‘Red Baron’ is the organic grower’s choice for reliable red onions.
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