Red Long of Tropea Onion
Red Long of Tropea Onion
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Red Long of Tropea is a Mediterranean specialty onion prized for its fantastic flavor. Used fresh and for bunching rather than storage, its elongated purple bulbs add color to any dish.
At a glance
- Product type: Onion seeds (bunching/long-day)
- Vendor: MIgardener
- Heirloom and non-GMO
- Elongated purple bulbs
- Fresh and bunching use, not for storage
- Mediterranean specialty variety
- Packet priced at $2.00
Best for
- Fresh eating and salads
- Grilling and roasting
- Bunching and pearl onions
- Gourmet and specialty gardens
- Raised beds
- Seed saving
How to grow
Direct sow or transplant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. At 40 degrees latitude and higher it makes pearl and cipollini onions; at lower latitudes it forms small to medium bulbs. Keep evenly watered and use fresh, as it does not store long.
Flavor profile
Sweet and mild, excellent raw or grilled.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.

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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
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