Red Shallot (5 Bulbs)
Red Shallot (5 Bulbs)
(Not To W.A or TAS)
Red Shallot Bulbs produce clusters of attractive, red-skinned shallots with firm, flavourful flesh and a mild onion-like sweetness. They are prized in the kitchen for Read More
Red Shallot Bulbs produce clusters of attractive, red-skinned shallots with firm, flavourful flesh and a mild onion-like sweetness. They are prized in the kitchen for their rich colour, refined flavour, and excellent versatility in sauces, dressings, roasting, pickling, and everyday cooking. Easy to grow from bulbs, they form multiple offsets as they mature and can be harvested once the tops begin to yellow and fall. After curing, the bulbs store well, making them a rewarding crop for gardeners who enjoy useful, high-quality kitchen staples.
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Product Details
Common Name: Red Shallot (5 Bulbs)
Seeds Per Packet: Approx
Days to Harvest: 80 - 100 days
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 30cm
Row Spacing: 60cm
Companion Plants: Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce
Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 45cm
Sow Depth: 2-3cm
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Growing Information
How to Sow
Plant bulbs in a sunny, well-drained spot with loose, fertile soil. Place each bulb with the pointed end facing up, setting it 2–3 cm deep with the tip just showing above the surface. Space bulbs 10–15 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist while roots establish, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Harvest once the tops yellow and begin to fall over, then cure the bulbs in a dry, airy place before storing.
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How to Sow
Plant bulbs in a sunny, well-drained spot with loose, fertile soil. Place each bulb with the pointed end facing up, setting it 2–3 cm deep with the tip just showing above the surface. Space bulbs 10–15 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist while roots establish, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Harvest once the tops yellow and begin to fall over, then cure the bulbs in a dry, airy place before storing.
Want the full growing guide?
See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.
View full grow guide →Common Name: Red Shallot (5 Bulbs)
Seeds Per Packet: Approx
Days to Harvest: 80 - 100 days
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 30cm
Row Spacing: 60cm
Companion Plants: Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce
Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 45cm
Sow Depth: 2-3cm
