Scarlet Bandito Green Onion Seeds by Marde Ross & Company – Vibrant Red Bunching Onion for Salads

Meet Scarlet Bandito: A Colorful Bunching Onion

Scarlet Bandito from Marde Ross & Company brings a vibrant scarlet red hue with delicate white flecks to your plates. This hardy bunching onion is bred to perform in cooler seasons and a variety of growing conditions, offering reliable harvests for home gardens and microgreens alike.

Key growing qualities

• 15-17 inches tall white stalk with 12 inches of green hollow leaves and a mild, approachable flavor.
• Frost tolerant and bred to perform in many regions, with good vitality for microgreen options.
• Plant 1/4 inch deep to establish a strong root system and uniform stands.

The Scarlet Bandit Onion is a bunching variety that produces a beautiful scarlet red hue with flecks of white, making any salad or dish pop. This bright variety can be planted in either the spring or fall and will overwinter in many climates. The scarlet red of the slender bulbs will intensify with cold weather. The Scarlet Bandit can be used like other bunching onions or scallions in a range of dishes.

Color, flavor, and culinary ideas

• The scarlet hue and white flecks add visual appeal to fresh salads, garnishes, and light sautés.
• Color intensity tends to deepen in cooler weather, delivering a striking finish for plated meals.
• Use as a replacement for scallions in eggs, soups, tacos, or stir-fries to introduce mild onion flavor without overpowering other ingredients.

Whether planted in spring or autumn, Scarlet Bandito offers a dependable, color-rich addition to herb and vegetable beds. It also works well as a microgreen starter for quick harvests, giving gardeners flexibility in how they enjoy the harvest.