Long Day Red Globe Southport Onions: Classic Storage Onions for Northern Gardens

Long Day Red Globe Southport onions are a time-honored variety that has been a staple in northern gardens for generations. These large, globe-shaped bulbs with deep red skin are prized for their excellent storage capability, robust flavor, and reliable performance in regions with extended summer daylight.

Understanding the Southport Red Globe

The Southport Red Globe is a long-day variety that requires 14 to 16 hours of sunlight to trigger bulb formation, making it ideal for northern climates where summer days are longest. These onions produce large, perfectly round bulbs with deep burgundy-red skin and firm, dense flesh. Unlike sweet onion varieties, Red Globe Southports have a more pronounced onion flavor with moderate pungency, making them excellent for cooking and long-term storage.

Growing Conditions and Planting

Plant Long Day Red Globe Southport onions in early spring as soon as soil can be worked in northern regions. They thrive in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or aged manure. Space plants 4 to 6 inches apart in rows and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. These onions are relatively low-maintenance once established, requiring regular watering and occasional weeding. Their vigorous growth and disease resistance make them reliable performers in most garden conditions.

Maturity and Harvest

Long Day Red Globe Southport onions typically mature in 120 to 150 days, taking full advantage of the long northern growing season. Harvest when the tops fall over and begin to dry, usually in late summer or early fall. Allow the bulbs to cure in a warm, dry location for two to three weeks before storing. Their thick, papery skin and dense flesh make them excellent keepers.

Storage and Culinary Uses

Properly cured Red Globe Southport onions can store for many months in a cool, dark place, providing fresh onions well into winter. Their robust flavor makes them ideal for cooking—caramelize them for soups and stews, roast them for a savory side dish, or use them in any recipe calling for a full-flavored onion. Their excellent keeping quality and reliable performance make them a favorite among gardeners who value both quality and longevity in their harvest.

• The Southport Onion produces medium-sized globe onions
  
  
• A crisp and mild-flavored onion
  
  
• Perfect for salads and many other culinary creations
  
  
• A long day onion
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 day
  
  
• Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows. Click here for complete Onion grow guide