Red Wethersfield Onion

Red Wethersfield Onion is a long-day heirloom that put Wethersfield, Connecticut on the map in 1834. This dark red onion forms flattened purple globes with firm, pungent flesh, and it was once the main onion export of its region. Rare and sought after in the culinary world, it brings bold color and sharp flavor to the kitchen.

At a glance

• Variety: Red Wethersfield Onion
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Day length: Long day
• Origin: Wethersfield, Connecticut, 1834
• Bulb: Flattened purple-red globes, pungent flesh
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Fresh eating and slicing
• Salads
• Canning and preserving
• Northern long-day growing regions
• Adding bold red color to dishes

How to grow

Start seeds indoors in late winter for the longest season, then transplant in early spring. As a long-day onion, it bulbs best in northern regions with long summer daylight. Give full sun and steady moisture for firm, well-sized bulbs.

Flavor profile

Sharp and pungent when raw, mellowing as it cooks, with the robust depth that made it a market favorite.

About MIgardener

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