Onion Red Creole Seeds – Tin

Grow the legendary Caribbean-favourite red onion at home with Onion Red Creole Seeds – Tin from Souq Garden. This classic short-day variety (Allium cepa) produces flat, deep red bulbs prized for their robust, slightly pungent flavour and exceptional storage life. Packed in a premium seal-tight tin for long shelf life, these seeds are ideal for UAE home gardens.

Why Red Creole Onion Thrives in the UAE

Red Creole is a short-day onion variety, perfectly matched to the UAE's day length and cool-season growing window. Sown between September and November, plants form firm, flat bulbs by March or April, just before summer heat arrives. The variety is renowned for its exceptional storage life — homegrown bulbs keep for 4–6 months when properly cured.

Key Features and Specifications

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Variety: Red Creole (short-day, heirloom)
• Bulb Colour: Deep red-purple
• Bulb Shape: Flat globe
• Bulb Size: 6–8 cm diameter
• Packaging: Premium seal-tight tin
• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
• Best Sowing Season: September to November in UAE

Care Guide

Sowing

Sow 1 cm deep in seedling trays. Germination takes 7–14 days. Transplant when 15 cm tall, spacing 10 cm apart.

Light

Full sun, minimum 6 hours daily.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist. Reduce watering as tops begin to fall over.

Soil

Loose, fertile, well-draining loam with pH 6.0–7.0. Enrich with compost.

Feeding

Apply nitrogen-rich fertiliser early in growth, switching to balanced NPK during bulb formation.

Harvesting

Lift when 50% of tops have fallen over. Cure in a dry, shaded, ventilated area for 2 weeks before storage.

Best Uses

• Caribbean and Creole cuisine
• Salsas, salads, and sandwiches
• Grilled and roasted dishes
• Long-term pantry storage
• UAE home and balcony gardens

Common Problems and Solutions

• Small bulbs: Provide adequate spacing and sunlight.
• Splitting: Maintain even soil moisture during bulb formation.
• Onion thrips: Spray neem oil weekly as preventive.
• Bolting: Sow at correct time during cooler months.

Why Buy from Souq Garden

Souq Garden is the UAE's leading online garden centre, delivering premium seeds, plants, and gardening essentials to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. Enjoy same-day delivery in Dubai, climate-tested varieties, and expert horticultural advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Red Creole special?

Exceptional storage life, robust flavour, and reliability in short-day climates like the UAE.

When should I sow it in the UAE?

Sow between September and November for the best bulb development.

How long until I can harvest?

Bulbs are ready 100–120 days after sowing.

How long do they store?

Properly cured Red Creole onions store for 4–6 months.

What is the flavour like?

Robust, slightly pungent, with sweet undertones when cooked.

Does Souq Garden deliver across the UAE?

Yes, we deliver to all seven Emirates with same-day delivery in Dubai.