Zilu No.3 Purple Onion Seeds – Mid-Season Purple-Red Variety, Sweet & Mildly Spicy, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Home Gardens

Overview
Allium cepa 'Zilu No.3' is a premium medium-day onion variety with bright purple-red skins, perfectly round bulbs, and outstanding flavour. Each bulb weighs 200–300 g, measuring 6–8 cm in diameter and 4–6 cm in length.
The crisp, firm flesh offers a sweet taste with a mild hint of spice — versatile for fresh salads, cooking, and long-term storage. At room temperature, these onions store for up to 3 months without shrinking or sprouting.

Key Features
• Bright purple-red skins – visually striking with strong market appeal
• Medium-day type (12–14 hours) – widely adaptable
• Mid-season maturity – conveniently timed for storage preparation
• Perfect globe shape – 6–8 cm × 4–6 cm, weighing 200–300 g
• Sweet, mildly spicy flavour – balanced taste for salads, cooking, and processing
• Firm and dense texture – stores up to 3 months at room temperature without shrinking or sprouting

Cultivation Guidelines
• Daylength: Medium-day type (12–14 hours)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering: Keep moist during bulb formation; reduce watering as bulbs mature. Avoid waterlogging.
• Harvest: Harvest when tops turn yellow and fall over; cure for 1–2 weeks before storage
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place

Why Choose Zilu No.3 Purple Onion?
• Great flavour – Sweet and mildly spicy, perfect for fresh eating and cooking
• Beautiful appearance – Vibrant purple-red skin adds colour to any dish and sells well at market
• Excellent storage – 3-month storage at room temperature without shrinking or sprouting, extending freshness
• Uniform quality – Consistent size and shape, suitable for both home gardens and market sales
• Easy to grow – Simple cultivation, suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike
• High yields – 200–300 g per bulb, with larger bulbs reaching over 300 g, delivering excellent economic returns