Scarlet Bandit Bunching Onion
Allium cepa
AL-ee-um SEE-puh
Edibles: Bulb
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
The Scarlet Bandit Onion is a bunching variety that produces a beautiful scarlet red hue with flecks of white, making any salad or dish pop! This bright variety can be planted in either the spring or fall and will overwinter. The scarlet red of the slender bulbs will intensify with cold weather. The Scarlet Bandit can be used like an other bunching onions, or scallions, in several dishes.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
10–12 in
Spread
Under 6 in
Form
Bulb
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Pest Control
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Sulfur (S)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
60 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid
Pollination Method
Insect Pollinated