Red Burgundy Onion Onion (2026)
Sweet red storage onion; crisp and mild.
Which zones grow Red Burgundy Onion best?
Red Burgundy Onion is a onion variety rated for zone 3 and warmer (frost-free). In colder zones, start seeds indoors earlier and use a longer-season plan; in very hot zones (9+), pick the cooler fall window. The ZIP tool below gives the exact answer for your neighborhood.
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Growing notes
- Maturity: about 100 days from transplant (longer from seed in cool springs).
- Habit: Bush or trailing habit — compact, container-friendly.
- Season fit: needs roughly 120 frost-free days; check with the ZIP tool above.
- Source data: compiled from public seed catalogs (Seed Savers Exchange). Days-to-maturity vary by climate.
Compare with similar varieties
How Red Burgundy Onion stacks up against its closest relatives.
| Variety | Days | Type | Habit | Min zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Burgundy Onion (this) | 100 | bulb | bush | 3+ |
| Yellow Sweet Spanish | 110 | bulb | bush | 3+ |
| White Bunching Scallion | 65 | bunching | bush | 3+ |
Similar varieties
Yellow Sweet Spanish
110 days · bulb · zone 3+
White Bunching Scallion
65 days · bunching · zone 3+
Data: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM/OSU), NOAA 1991-2020 frost normals, and public seed catalog listings. Always confirm with the seed packet.