Allium cepa (Spring Onion) Apache: versatile red leek and pearl onion

Allium cepa Apache is a versatile red leek and pearl onion that can be harvested both early and late in the season, depending on the desired use. This variety combines decorative red stems with a mild, fresh flavor, making it ideal for both the vegetable garden and commercial cultivation. Apache is suitable for use as a spring onion, pearl onion, or small table onion, making it particularly versatile for various culinary applications.

Key Features

• Type: red leek and pearl onion, spring onion

• Color: reddish foliage and stems

• Height: 25–35 cm as spring onion

• Harvest time: continuously from early June to October, depending on sowing and planting date

• Sowing period: directly outdoors from early March to late June

• Use: fresh in salads, stir-fries, soups, sauces or as a decorative garnish

Apache is distinguished by the intense red color of its stems, which not only adds a beautiful visual touch to dishes but also creates a unique element in the garden or on the cutting board. The foliage is sturdy and upright, making the plants easy to harvest and process.

Cultivation and growing conditions

This red leek and pearl onion grows best in light, well-drained, and fertile soil. Apache is easy to grow and produces healthy, uniform plants that develop well as both spring and pearl onions.

Planting advice:

• Spring onion harvest: sow thinly in rows from early March to late June; harvest 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Pearl or small onions: plant 5 cm apart for optimal bulb development

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Harvest: continuously from early June to October, depending on sowing and planting date

These versatile growing options allow growers and gardeners to tailor harvests to market or seasonal needs, making Apache suitable for fresh consumption, edible onion cut flowers, or as a decorative vegetable in the kitchen and on the plate.

Culinary applications

Allium cepa Apache is a tasty and colorful addition to many dishes:

• Salads: Red foliage adds a fresh, spicy flavor and visual appeal

• Stir-fries: retains structure and colour when cooked for a short time

• Soups and sauces: gives a mild onion aroma without being overpowering

• Garnish: red stems make for a striking presentation

• Pearl or small onions: ideal for serving as a side dish or in pickled preparations

The variety can be harvested young as a spring onion for a delicate flavour and beautiful presentation, or used later as a pearl or table onion for a more robust flavour and filling texture.

Benefits of Allium cepa Apache

1. Flexible harvest options: spring onions, pearl onions or small table onions

2. Red color: attractive for presentation in dishes or at the market

3. Healthy and strong foliage: easy to harvest and process

4. Continuous harvest: from early June to October, depending on sowing and planting date

5. Versatile: suitable for various culinary applications

6. Easy to grow: resistant to changing weather conditions and suitable for both professional and hobby cultivation.

Conclusion

Allium cepa Apache is a reliable, versatile red leek and pearl onion that adds both visual and culinary value to the garden and kitchen. Its mild flavor, striking color, and flexible harvesting options make this variety ideal for home gardeners, professional growers, and chefs seeking a sustainable, attractive, and flavorful red onion.

With Apache, you bring quality, aesthetics, and functionality into your home: from early spring scallions to ripe pearl onions later in the season, this red Allium offers a flexible and reliable solution for a wide range of applications.