Sweet Onion, Cipollini

Sweet onion Cipollini is a delicious addition to the garden, especially for those who love to cook! This tasty onion has more residual sugar than average onions offering exquisite flavor, particularly when caramelized or roasted. Cipollini may also be canned, pickled, or enjoyed raw. It stores well when braided and is well-adapted to northern climates.

Well-adapted for northern climates
Excellent container plant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Delicious for caramelizing, roasting, canning, pickling, or raw

Plant Details +

Botanical	Allium cepa
Common Name	Cipollini Yellow
Height	10-12"
Spacing	2-6"
Hardiness	Zones 2-9
Exposure	Full Sun
Foliage	Green
Fruit	Yellow
Harvest	Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Push the sets 1–2" into the soil at 3–6" intervals for dry onions. Cover with 1–2" of soil. Fertilize at the time of planting and side dress 4 to 5 weeks after planting. Water when is the soil is dry.