Red Onion Seeds – Longkeeper Landrace

Vibrant, Long-Storing Onions

Grow beautiful, flavorful red onions that keep exceptionally well with our Red Onion Longkeeper Landrace – a resilient, farm-selected variety.

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Why Landrace Longkeeper Onions?

We start with a diverse mix of red onion types and save seed only from the strongest, best-tasting bulbs that store the longest each season. By repeatedly selecting the top performers, we’ve developed a landrace that excels in real garden conditions.

These onions offer superior resilience and adaptability compared to uniform hybrids. While individual bulbs may vary slightly in size and shape, they are noticeably more robust and reliable storers – perfect for gardeners who want onions that last well into winter.

Seed Packet Details

• Approx. 100+ seeds per pack
• Home-saved seeds full of natural vitality
• May include a small amount of dross and debris (we cleaned them as best we could!)

How to Grow Good Onions

• Soil & Site: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Choose a sunny, open spot.
• Planting: Sow seeds indoors in early spring or direct sow once the soil warms. Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart in rows.
• Care: Keep well-watered during early growth, then ease off as bulbs form. Weed regularly and avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen.
• Harvest: Lift bulbs when tops yellow and fall over. Cure in a warm, dry, airy place for 2–3 weeks.
• Storage: StoreRed Longkeeper onions in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area. The selected genetics in this landrace help them stay firm and sound for many months.

Ready for a colourful supply of home-grown red storage onions? Order your Red Onion Longkeeper Landrace seeds today!