Grow gourmet-quality onions at home with Cipollini Yellow, a beloved Italian heirloom known for its sweet, mild flavor and unique flat shape. These small, golden onions are prized by chefs for their caramelization, making them perfect for roasting, grilling, and adding rich flavor to dishes.
Cipollini onions produce uniform, flattened bulbs with beautiful golden skins and tender flesh. Their naturally high sugar content creates a deliciously sweet taste when cooked, while still being mild enough to enjoy fresh.
Perfect for home gardeners, raised beds, or small spaces, this variety is both productive and visually appealing in the garden.
🌱 Plant Details
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Variety: Cipollini Yellow (Heirloom Italian)
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Type: Onion (Allium cepa)
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Bulb Shape: Flat, disc-shaped
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Color: Golden yellow skin, white flesh
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Flavor: Sweet, mild, rich when cooked
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Size: Small to medium (2–3 inches wide)
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Growth Habit: Bulb-forming
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Lifecycle: Biennial (grown as annual)
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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USDA Zones: 3–10
🌼 Growing Info
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Planting Depth: ¼ inch deep
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Spacing: 3–4 inches apart
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Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining
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Watering: Keep evenly moist
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Days to Maturity: 90–110 days
💡 Tip: Harvest when tops fall over and cure in a dry, ventilated area for longer storage.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
- 🧅 Sweet, mild flavor perfect for cooking
- 🔥 Excellent for caramelizing & roasting
- 🇮🇹 Authentic Italian heirloom variety
- 🌿 Compact size great for small gardens
- 🏡 High-yield and easy to grow
- ✨ Unique flat shape stands out in the kitchen
