Ruby Red Long Day Onion

Ruby Red is a long-day storage onion and a MIgardener garden favorite, prized for its crunch and versatility. The deep purple bulbs store exceptionally well, lasting up to five months, with a spicy, savory flavor that shines in Greek salads. Reliable and productive, it delivers excellent yields.

At a glance

• Variety: Ruby Red Onion
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Day length: Long day
• Bulb: Deep purple, crisp
• Storage: Up to five months
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Long winter storage
• Greek and fresh salads
• Sandwiches and slicing
• Northern long-day growing regions
• Reliable, high-yield harvests

How to grow

Start seeds indoors in late winter and 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, then cure the bulbs after harvest for the longest storage.

Flavor profile

Crisp and crunchy with a spicy, savory bite that holds up well in salads.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.