Cipollini Onion
Cipollini Onion
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Cipollini is a flat Italian onion beloved for its spicy yet nutty aroma and long shelf life. An intermediate-day variety, it produces bulbs around 4 to 6 ounces with white flesh and a brownish-yellow skin once cured. The onions braid well and keep for 3 to 5 months in cool storage.
At a glance
- Variety: Cipollini Onion
- Type: Heirloom yellow onion, non-GMO
- Day length: Intermediate day
- Bulbs: Flat, about 4 to 6 ounces
- Storage: 3 to 5 months in cool storage, braids well
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Roasting whole and caramelizing
- Agrodolce and Italian dishes
- Grilling on skewers
- Long winter storage
- Braiding for the pantry
How to grow
Start seeds indoors in late winter and transplant in spring. As an intermediate-day onion, it bulbs across a wide range of latitudes. Give full sun and steady moisture, then cure the bulbs after harvest for the best storage life.
Flavor profile
Spicy and nutty, turning rich and sweet when roasted or caramelized.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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