Shallots Growing Guide
Allium ascalonicum
Crop Rotation Group
Allium (Onion family) ●
Soil
Fertile, well drained soil with compost dug in. In clay soil, use raised beds or rows.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Yes.
Feeding
Not normally required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 15cm (5") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Easiest to sow as sets (tiny bulbs) which are planted direct into the soil from early winter onwards. Can also be grown from seed in which case start in pots under cover in late winter before planting out mid spring.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Used instead of onions for an earlier crop and concentrated flavour.
Harvesting
Harvest from mid summer as soon as they reach a reasonable size. If storing them, wait until the tops start to die down and dry for about 10 days.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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