Sweet and mild flavor is ideal for fresh use or cooking Unique elongated shape adds a gourmet touch to dishes Deep red-purple color enhances the presentation of meals Versatile for grilling, roasting, or using in salads A traditional Italian variety known for its culinary quality The Red Tropea Onion, or "Cipolla Rossa di Tropea", is an exquisite Italian heirloom variety celebrated for its sweetness, vibrant red color and distinctive elongated "torpedo" shape, growing up to 5 inches in length and 2 inches in diameter. According to experts, Tropea Onions' sweet taste is not due to high sugar content but rather, their low pyruvic acid levels, resulting in a milder taste and allowing its natural sugars to stand out! Though they are grown across the Mediterranean, their origins near the Italian coast, where they grew in moderate climate and sandy soil has resulted in a uniquely sweet taste. Locals attest that a quality Cipolla Rossa di Tropea can be enjoyed as easily as an apple! The Red Tropea Onion is often used in traditional dishes such as insalata di cipolle (onion salad) and is a favorite for grilling due to its sweetness. To prepare, simply peel and slice thinly for salads and sandwiches, or roast whole in gourmet dishes to enhance their natural sweetness. This early-maturing variety thrives in Northern climates, producing reliable, high-yield harvests that are ready to enjoy in no time.

Also Known As: Long Day Onion, Tropea Onion, Cippola Di Tropea, Calabria Onion, Purple Torpedo Onion, Heirloom Red Onion, Italian Long Onion, Long Red Florence Onion, Cipolla Rossa di Firenze, Italian Red Torpedo, Torpea Rossa, Torpedo Red Bottle Onion, Tropeana Lunga.