Onion Seeds (Red Creole) – Heirloom Variety for Bold Flavor & Reliable Yields

Bring vibrant color, bold taste, and tropical adaptability to your garden with Herbolaya Red Creole Onion Seeds. A classic heirloom variety known for its high pungency, excellent shelf life, and strong adaptability, Red Creole is the go-to onion for both home growers and market gardeners who value flavor and resilience.

Why Choose Red Creole Onion Seeds?

This variety is especially well-suited to warm and tropical climates, offering consistent results in regions with shorter day lengths. Red Creole onions develop medium-sized, thick flat bulbs with a striking deep red exterior and crisp, white-to-rose flesh.

• High Pungency: Known for their bold, spicy kick—ideal for salsas, pickles, and Indian-style cooking

• Mid-Late Maturity: Bulbs mature steadily, giving you time to harvest strong, well-developed onions

• Excellent Storage: One of the best varieties for long-term storage with minimal spoilage

• Heavy Yields: A dependable performer in tropical and subtropical growing conditions

Ideal Growing Conditions

To maximize your harvest, prepare your soil with organic compost or well-rotted manure before sowing. Here’s how to get the best results:

• Soil: Loose, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil

• Sunlight: Full sun for at least 6 hours daily

• Watering: Use a gentle mist or hand sprinkling in the first week to avoid disturbing the seeds

• Germination Period: 10–18 days depending on climate

• Maturity: Typically ready for harvest in 100–110 days

Regional Names & Cultural Relevance

Red Creole onions are widely appreciated across cuisines and cultures:

• Hindi: लाल प्याज़ बीज (Laal Pyaaz Beej)

• Tamil: சிவப்பு வெங்காய விதைகள் (Sivappu Vengaya Vithaigal)

• Telugu: ఎర్ర ఉల్లిపాయ గింజలు (Erra Ullipaya Ginjalu)

• Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് സവാളയുടെ വിത്തുകൾ (Chuvappu Savalayude Vithukal)

• Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಈರಳ್ಳಿ ಬೀಜಗಳು (Kempu Eeralli Beeja)

• Spanish (USA/Latin America): Semillas de Cebolla Roja

• Globally Known As: Red Onion Seeds / Red Creole Onion Seeds

From Indian curries to Mexican salsas, this onion variety enhances every dish it touches with sharp, flavorful depth.

Clean, Organic, and Sustainable

At Herbolaya, we believe in nourishing people and the planet. Our Red Creole Onion Seeds are:

• Non-GMO and Untreated

• Grown without harmful pesticides or synthetic chemicals

• Suitable for organic farming and home gardening

• Carefully packed to preserve seed viability and purity

Expert Tip

To maximize storage life after harvest, allow the onions to cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for 7–10 days. This will harden the outer layers and extend shelf life naturally.

Grow with confidence. Cook with purpose. Choose Herbolaya.