{"product_id":"onion-pukekohe-long-keeper-seeds-allium-cepa-var-cepa","title":"Onion Pukekohe Long Keeper Seeds (Allium cepa var. cepa)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d6ed1e-5d64-839d-9f04-7982c33340fd-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-62\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"91c199ef-121e-4755-adcd-f51609a85d6f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eOnion 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lx7nib\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vykprs\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eVariety: Onion Amposta Purple \/ Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eudp9u\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eHeirloom onion variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sibrr1\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eMedium-sized red to reddish-purple bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"un08a5\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eMild, sweet flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zfkt1n\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eGood for salads, sandwiches, raw use, and cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12lo512\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eStores well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qi7174\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eIntermediate-day type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"48mo84\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tjiar5\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eSowing window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn, winter and early spring, depending on your local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rdo51g\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Kitchen Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eAmposta 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yn99c3\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eWhat type of onion is Amposta Purple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eIt is a red or purple heirloom bulb onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eIt is commonly described as mild and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eIs it good for salads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eYes, it is well suited to raw use in salads and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eWhen should I sow the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eSow from autumn to early spring, depending on your local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eHow deep should I sow the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eSow seeds about 5 mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"1 x Gram (Approx 250 Seeds)","offer_id":45112538366005,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 x Gram (Approx 1250 Seeds)","offer_id":45112538398773,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/onion-pukekohe-long-keeper-seeds-allium-cepa-var-cepa-2252351.jpg?v=1775819287","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/onion-pukekohe-long-keeper-seeds-allium-cepa-var-cepa","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}