Southport Red Globe Onion

Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated
Packet size: 20 seeds

Allium cepa. Southport Red Globe Onion is a classic heirloom red onion known for its attractive globe-shaped bulbs, deep reddish-purple skin, and firm flesh. This dependable variety produces flavorful onions with a pleasantly mild to moderately pungent onion flavor that is excellent for both fresh use and cooking.

Southport Red Globe onions are a versatile choice for home vegetable gardens. The colorful bulbs are excellent sliced for sandwiches and salads or used in soups, roasting, sautéing, and other cooked dishes. Properly cured bulbs can also be kept for later use.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Southport Red Globe Onion from Seed

Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 2–3 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 100–120 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Start Southport Red Globe Onion seeds indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before your last expected spring frost, or direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked.

Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil in a location receiving full sun. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Thin seedlings as they grow to provide adequate room for the bulbs to develop.

Onions have relatively shallow roots, so consistent moisture and good weed control are important throughout the growing season.

Harvest Southport Red Globe onions when the tops begin to yellow and naturally fall over. Lift the bulbs carefully and allow them to cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location before trimming and storing.

🧅 Classic Heirloom Red Onion: Southport Red Globe produces attractive red globe-shaped bulbs that are excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and home garden harvests.