Tropeana Lunga Heirloom Onion Vegetable Seeds

Grow flavorful Tropeana Lunga heirloom onions at home with these premium seeds. This traditional Italian onion variety produces long, slender bulbs with a mild, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh salads, cooking, and pickling. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers, Tropeana Lunga onions are hardy, productive, and a favorite among gardeners seeking authentic heirloom vegetables.

Features & Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Allium cepa

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual vegetable

• Bulb Shape: Long, slender

• Bulb Color: Pale yellow to golden

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, good soil enriched with compost

• Ideal for: Home gardens, raised beds, container gardening

• Germination Rate: High with proper care

• Packaging: Seed packet suitable for home planting

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring after frost risk has passed.

2. Seed Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix or prepared soil.

3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart; rows should be 12–18 inches apart.

4. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture.

5. Sunlight: Full sun exposure is essential for strong growth and bulb development.

6. Harvesting: Bulbs are ready to harvest 90–120 days after sowing when tops begin to yellow and fall over. Cure bulbs in a dry, ventilated area for storage.