Red Wethersfield Onion Sets

Description

Red Wethersfield Onion Sets – Historic Heirloom Variety

Red Wethersfield Onion Sets are a classic heirloom onion dating back to 1834, prized for their deep wine-red skin and bold onion flavor. These medium to large globe-shaped onions grow vigorously, produce excellent yields, and store well for months. Perfect for adding rich flavor to salads, sandwiches, and cooked dishes, this variety has been a gardener’s favorite for generations.

🧅Key Features

• Type: Long Day Onion (requires 14–15 hours of sunlight) 
• Color: Deep wine-red with purple layers of crisp white flesh 
• Quantity: Approximately 90–100 plantable sets per pound 
• Bulb Size: Medium to large, 3–4″ diameter 
• Days to Maturity: 110-120 days from transplant 
• Storage: Excellent storage capability, keeps flavor and texture for months 

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Red Wethersfield Onions

• Historic heirloom: A trusted onion variety with nearly two centuries of success
• Bold flavor: Strong onion taste perfect for fresh use or cooking
• High yields: Vigorous growth and abundant harvests season after season
• Excellent storage: Keeps well into winter without losing quality
• Versatility: Ideal for salads, sandwiches, roasting, and caramelizing

🌿 Planting & Growing Tips

• Spacing: 4–6″ apart, 1″ deep for bulbs; closer spacing for scallions
• Sunlight: Full sun (intermediate day length)
• Planting Time: 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost
• Soil Fertility: Plant in nutrient‑rich, well‑drained soil; boost growth with compost or Keene Garlic’s Fertilizer for all Alliums

👉 For detailed planting instructions, visit our Keene Garlic Onion Planting Guide.

📝 Product Details

• Arrives in a netted bag. Store in a cool, dry place until planting. Visit our Storage Instructions Guide.
• Please be sure the varieties you select are suited to your USDA hardiness zone and choose ship dates that match your region’s planting times.

🚚 Shipping Information

• We ship Onion & Shallot Sets between late February and mid‑May, just in time for spring planting.
• Choose your preferred ship date at checkout.
• Refer to our Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide for full details.

 

About Us

Plant, Grow, Savor – trusted garden products

For nearly 20 years, Keene Garlic has been dedicated to growing premium garlic and providing top-quality seed so others can share in the joy of cultivating their own. We proudly partner with farms using organic practices to bring you the very best garden products each season. By working closely with small family farms, we ensure that every crop is grown with care and proven success.

From soil to table, our selection includes heirloom garlic, shallots, potatoes, onions, asparagus, and horseradish—all nurtured on sustainable family farms. To help your garden thrive, we also offer specialized blended organic fertilizers. And in the kitchen, our small-batch seasonings crafted from heirloom garlic deliver bold, full flavor to every dish.

Choosing Keene Garlic means more than adding reliable, high-performing plants and products to your garden—it’s a commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture and generations of family farming.

Keene & Cindy