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Roscoff Pink Onion Keravel - Organic

"A pink onion with character, heir to the coastal gardens of Brittany."

$4.49

Number of seeds 150 seeds

Originating from the Roscoff region on Brittany's north coast, the Roscoff pink onion is one of those vegetables that embodies the memory of coastal gardens. The Keravel variety belongs to this line of pink onions renowned for their sweetness and excellent keeping qualities. Its rounded bulb, adorned with pink tunics, naturally finds its place in a bountiful and diverse vegetable garden.

In the garden, like other vegetable onions, it thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny location. Its regular presence integrates harmoniously into the cycle of the seasons: sowing or planting in spring, gentle growth during the summer, and then harvesting when the foliage dies back. It's a reliable plant for those who wish to cultivate a lasting relationship with their vegetable garden, using a respectful and deeply rooted approach to cultivation.

Growing climate: Cool season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Onions require well-drained soil and careful weeding, especially at the beginning of cultivation.

The Roscoff-type pink onion is prized for its sweet and aromatic flesh, which lends itself to numerous culinary uses: finely sliced raw in salads, slow-cooked in soups, stews, and confits, or even stewed in tarts and fillings. Its excellent cooking qualities and balanced flavor make it a valuable base for everyday dishes. When properly dried, it can be stored for several months in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, often hung in braids or stored in crates, perpetuating an age-old practice of preserving harvests.