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Allium cepa 'Cipollini'
Onion Cipollini
Cipollini onions are an Italian heirloom variety that are small and flattened. They are outstanding when slow roasted. They are very sweet with atender almost melting texture.
- Flat saucer-shaped onions with sweet rich flavor
- Best harvested when bulbs are firm and skins color up
- Excellent caramelized, roasted, or grilled whole
- Stores better than many fresh sweet onions
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10
- Height: 12-18 in
- Spread: 4-6 in
- Spacing: 4 in
- Temperature: 20 to 85°F
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium cepa 'Cipollini'
Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep onions weed-free and evenly watered while bulbs size up. For scallions, sow or transplant closely and harvest young. Stop heavy watering near maturity for storage onions.