{"product_id":"short-intermediate-day-red-rock-onion-plants","title":"(Short - Intermediate Day) Red Rock Onion Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Rock Onion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Short\/Intermediate-Day)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBundle contains ~ 75 plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRed Rock is a vibrant, high-performance red onion bred for bold color, sweet-spicy flavor, and excellent storage in transition zones. This Short\/intermediate-day variety produces medium-large, globe-shaped bulbs with deep crimson skin and striking purple-red rings that hold their hue through cooking—perfect for fresh salads, grilling, pickling, or long-keeping. Each bundle contains approximately 75 healthy, premium, non-GMO plants grown with natural and regenerative practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate-Day (best in zones \u003cstrong\u003e5–9\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e100–110\u003c\/strong\u003e from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature bulb size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage life\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–7 months when cured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBundle size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 75 bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Red Rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense red color\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rich, glossy skin and deep rings; stunning raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet with a kick\u003c\/strong\u003e – Balanced flavor—milder than storage reds, punchier than sweets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong keeper\u003c\/strong\u003e – Outperforms most red onions in storage; lasts into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket standout\u003c\/strong\u003e – Eye-catching at farm stands; high customer appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-transplant as soon as soil can be worked in early spring (soil ≥40°F). Space 4–6″ apart in rows 12–18″ apart. Provide full sun, consistent moisture (1″ weekly), and occasional nitrogen boosts. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when 50–70% of tops yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy spot for 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bulbing onion (\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun (6–8+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consistent, especially during bulb formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–9 (bulbs form best in intermediate-day regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e All plants are grown and shipped as \u003cstrong\u003ebare-root, dormant starts in biodegradable wrap from Sunbelt Transplants\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted leader in premium onion transplants based in the heart of U.S. onion country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e Although these onions are grown by farms that are certified organic, we are not allowed to say it is Certified due to the rule 7 CFR § 205.2. The Farm On Central is in the process of becoming a Certified Handler for the 2026 season. All product provided for the 2026 season will be certified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm On Central","offers":[{"title":"Late February","offer_id":44966050332880,"sku":"LPREDROCK1FEBFS","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March","offer_id":44966050365648,"sku":"LPREDROCK1MARFS","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/Red_Rock.png?v=1774034639","url":"https:\/\/wattersgardencenter.com\/products\/short-intermediate-day-red-rock-onion-plants","provider":"Watters Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}