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Savona Red Onion Seeds
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[Allium cepa] Ligurian red onion seeds, thin skin, juicy crisp flesh, sweet flavour — a fresh-eating coastal riviera classic.
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- Savona Red Onion
- The Savona Red Onion Plant
- How to Sow Savona Red Onion
- How to Grow Savona Red Onion
- Tips for Savona Red Onion
- Diseases and Pests of Savona Red Onion
- Uses and Curiosities of Savona Red Onion
- Properties of Savona Red Onion
- Nutritional Values of Savona Red Onion
Savona Red Onion
Originating from the Ligurian riviera, the Savona red onion is a fresh-eating onion renowned for its sweetness, traditionally grown in the coastal gardens between Savona and Albenga.
The Savona Red Onion Plant
Allium cepa Ligurian belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. The rounded, bright red bulb stands out for its thin skin and particularly juicy, crisp flesh, typical of the coastal sandy soils.
How to Sow Savona Red Onion
In the mild riviera climate, sowing can begin as early as late summer, between August and September, placing seeds about 1-2 centimetres deep in well-worked soil.
How to Grow Savona Red Onion
It benefits from the mild, breezy climate of the Ligurian coast; it needs regular watering during bulb growth and loose, light, well-drained soil free of waterlogging.
Tips for Savona Red Onion
Being mainly intended for fresh consumption, it should be harvested as soon as the bulb reaches proper size, without waiting for the foliage to fully dry as with storage varieties.
Diseases and Pests of Savona Red Onion
It can be subject to downy mildew and neck rot in excessively humid conditions; common pests include onion fly and thrips.
Uses and Curiosities of Savona Red Onion
A traditional ingredient in Ligurian cuisine, it stars in filled focaccia and summer salads; its sweet flavour and crispness also make it perfect raw, thinly sliced.
Properties of Savona Red Onion
Rich in antioxidant anthocyanins responsible for its red colour, it has diuretic and detoxifying properties, plus a good vitamin C content.
Nutritional Values of Savona Red Onion
Per 100 grams, Savona red onion provides about 32 kcal, 1 g protein, 7.2 g carbohydrates (of which sugars about 4.6 g), 0.1 g fat and 1.3 g fibre. It has a good vitamin C content (about 7 mg) and potassium (about 138 mg).