Onion Amposta Purple, often sold as a red or purple onion, is a popular heirloom variety that produces medium-sized bulbs with red outer skin, purple-tinged flesh, and a mild, sweet flavour. It is especially well suited to fresh salads, sandwiches, and raw use, while also performing well in cooked dishes. This variety is valued for good bulb quality and storage potential.
Features
- Botanical name: Allium cepa
- Variety: Onion Amposta Purple / Red
- Heirloom onion variety
- Medium-sized red to reddish-purple bulbs
- Mild, sweet flavour
- Good for salads, sandwiches, raw use, and cooking
- Stores well
- Intermediate-day type
Why You Should Buy
This is a great choice for growers wanting an attractive red onion with a milder, sweeter flavour than stronger storage onions. Amposta Purple is especially appealing for home gardeners because it offers versatile kitchen use, attractive bulb colour, and dependable performance.
Growing Guide
Sowing window: Autumn, winter and early spring, depending on your local climate.
Sow direct or raise seedlings in a moist, well-drained soil or seed-raising mix. Sow seed about 5 mm deep and keep evenly moist during germination. Germination is usually around 7–14 days, with plants commonly spaced about 5–10 cm apart and rows 25–40 cm apart.
Garden & Kitchen Appeal
Amposta Purple is ideal for gardeners who want a colourful, sweet-flavoured onion for both fresh eating and cooking. The red-purple bulbs add visual appeal in the kitchen, and the mild flavour makes them especially useful for salads, sandwiches, roasting, and general home cooking.
FAQs
What type of onion is Amposta Purple?
It is a red or purple heirloom bulb onion.
What does it taste like?
It is commonly described as mild and sweet.
Is it good for salads?
Yes, it is well suited to raw use in salads and sandwiches.
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow from autumn to early spring, depending on your local climate.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow seeds about 5 mm deep.
