Red Onion Agrimax Seeds

Add bold colour and zesty flavour to your kitchen with Red Onion Agrimax Seeds from Souq Garden. This premium variety (Allium cepa) produces deep purple-red, glossy bulbs with crisp, mildly sweet flesh — the perfect choice for salads, salsas, burgers, and Mediterranean cuisine. Climate-tested for UAE conditions, Agrimax seeds deliver excellent germination and robust harvests for home gardeners across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the entire Emirates.

Why Red Onion Thrives in the UAE

Red onions are perfect cool-season crops, thriving in the UAE's October to March growing window. Daytime temperatures of 15–25°C support strong leaf growth followed by full bulb development. The deeply pigmented skin contains powerful antioxidants, and homegrown bulbs cure beautifully for long-term storage.

Key Features and Specifications

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Brand: Agrimax Premium Seeds
• Bulb Colour: Deep purple-red skin, pink-tinted flesh
• Bulb Size: 7–10 cm diameter
• Flavour: Mildly sweet with crisp bite
• Germination Rate: 88%+
• 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 occurs in 7–14 days. Transplant when seedlings reach 15 cm tall, spacing 10 cm apart.

Light

Full sun, minimum 6 hours daily.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during bulb formation. 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; switch to balanced NPK during bulb formation.

Harvesting

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

Best Uses

• Salads, salsas, and ceviches
• Burgers, sandwiches, and wraps
• Pickled red onions
• Mediterranean and Indian cuisine
• UAE villa and balcony gardens

Common Problems and Solutions

• Small bulbs: Provide more sunlight and adequate spacing.
• Splitting: Maintain even soil moisture.
• 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 most trusted 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

When should I sow Red Onion in the UAE?

Sow between September and November for best bulb development.

How long until I can harvest?

Bulbs are ready 100–120 days after sowing.

Why are red onions sweeter?

They have higher sugar content and lower sulphur compounds than yellow varieties.

Can I grow it in containers?

Yes — use a 30 cm deep container with rich, well-draining soil.

How long do they store?

Properly cured red onions store 2–4 months in cool, dry conditions.

Does Souq Garden deliver across the UAE?

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