Onions
Akatama Salad Red

Sweet red onion from Japan, celebrated for its mellow flavor and lack of pungent odor. Excellent for raw eating or roasting.

About Akatama Salad Red

(Allium cepa). Intermediate day. The name translates to "Red Jewel," and this sweet red onion from Japan is celebrated for its mellow profile and noticeable lack of pungent flavor and odor. Its deep purple color continues through each layer. These plants reach 30 inches tall and the flattened, globe-shaped bulbs reach about 12 ounces on average. Excellent for raw eating or roasting. 80 - 120 days to maturity 6-12 hours of full to partial sun Sprouts in 7-14 days Seed Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 4-6" Ideal Temperature: 45-80 F Frost Hardy: Yes