Ruby Red Onions have a wonderful burgundy color and a deeply globed shape. Ruby Red Onions have red flesh that is firm, crunchy, and pungent. This long-day variety is an excellent keeper and will store for up to 6 months. Ruby Red Onions are beautiful burgundy onions that have a strong but sweet flavor. These large, firm red onions are excellent for storage, lasting for five to six months. The plants are very reliable and heavy yielding. Botanical Name: Allium cepa Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Cool Season Plant Type: Long Day Features: Open Pollinated, Deer Resistant, Container Garden Fruit Size: Medium-Large Sized Bulbs Days to Maturity: 100 Days Plant Spacing: 2-6 inches Planting Depth: inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9