Purplette Onion Organic Seeds (Allium cepa) – A charming mini red-purple bulb with mild flavor. Early-maturing, great for bunching, pickling, or eating fresh. Adds color and nutrition to spring and summer salads.
Minimum: 100+ Seeds
Add a pop of vibrant red-purple color and gentle, sweet onion flavor to your garden with Purplette Onion—a charming, early-maturing mini bulb that’s as versatile as it is beautiful. Perfect for bunching, pickling, or fresh eating, these petite heirloom onions are a spring and summer favorite among chefs and home gardeners alike. Their tender texture and subtle bite make them ideal for salads, skewers, sandwiches, or colorful relish trays.
Why You’ll Love It:
💜 Vibrant Color – Striking purple-red skin with crisp white flesh
🥗 Delicate Flavor – Milder and sweeter than standard onions
⏱️ Fast Growing – Early harvest, ready in just 60–70 days
🧺 Multi-Use Crop – Excellent fresh, cooked, or pickled
🌿 Easy to Grow – Compact size fits small gardens and containers
Quick Growing Info:
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
🌱 Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
📏 Bulb Size: Small, 1–2 inches across
📐 Spacing: 2–4 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart
🌿 Plant Type: Annual
🧊 Cold Tolerance: Suitable for spring or fall planting
Growing Tips:
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Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost
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Transplant or thin for spacing to allow bulb development
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Water consistently for tender, juicy bulbs
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Harvest when bulbs reach 1–2 inches and tops begin to flop
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Use immediately or cure for short-term storage
Perfect For:
🌱 Early spring harvests
🪴 Raised beds & containers
🥒 Pickling & preserves
🌈 Salad garnishes & fresh snacking
🌾 Market gardening & CSA shares
💜 Small in Size, Big in Flavor.
Whether you’re growing in rows or containers, Purplette Onion adds a delightful combination of color, nutrition, and flavor to your kitchen garden. Quick to mature and easy to grow, these mini onions are a garden treat with gourmet flair.
👉 Grow a rainbow—start with Purplette. 🌈🧅