Shallots Lyska - Allium cepa
Shallots Lyska - Allium cepa
Allium cepa Lyska
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Shallots of all sizes in the net, waiting to be planted.
Marie-Catherine, 27/01/2021
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Available in 3 sizes
Available in 3 sizes
Available in 3 sizes
This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty
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Description
The 'Lyska shallot' is an old variety of Polish origin, cultivated and known for over 115 years. It offers a good yield and produces large rounded bulbs with a coppery-yellow colour and a well-flavoured pink flesh. Excellent storage until June and very good taste quality. Plant the bulblets at the end of March or early April (or in autumn for mild climates) and harvest the shallots in July and August.
The shallot (in Latin Allium cepa), just like garlic and onion, belongs to the Liliaceae family. This herbaceous plant produces a set of small bulbs topped with narrow, tubular stems. Its fine flavour is appreciated in cooking. It can be consumed raw, finely chopped to flavour salads and raw vegetables. When cooked, it adds flavour to stewed dishes and sauces, and can also be enjoyed candied. Shallots are rich in vitamins B, C, and E, and minerals such as magnesium, iron, and selenium.
There are mainly 2 categories of shallots: pink and grey.
Pink shallots are the most common and include round, long, and semi-long varieties.
Grey shallots have a long and curved bulb; they are more aromatic but have a shorter shelf life.
Harvesting: shallots are harvested in summer when the foliage starts to yellow. Harvesting can start from June for grey shallots and from July for pink shallots. Pull out the bulbs and let them dry for 2 or 3 days on the ground in the sun. The foliage is also harvested when it is green, in spring, as soon as the bulb is formed.
Storage: cut the stems 1cm (0in) above the neck or, if the condition of the stems allows, braid them to hang them. Make sure the bulbs do not have any bruises to prevent rotting that could contaminate the entire harvest. Store them in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Grey shallots can be stored for 6 to 7 months and pink shallots for 10 to 12 months.
Gardener's tip: shallots appreciate the presence of strawberries, carrots, and salad crops nearby.
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Planting and care
The shallot thrives in a light, rich, and well-drained soil, in a sunny location. It dislikes excess moisture, which can cause the bulbs to rot. It is advisable to plant them on mounds to facilitate water drainage. Similarly, to prevent bulb rot, the soil should not have received any manure for at least a year. Grey shallots are planted in October-November, while pink shallots are planted in spring, from February to April. In regions with mild winters, you can also plant pink shallots in autumn, in October-November.
Loosen the soil. Space the rows 25cm (10in) apart. Build up the soil along the entire row to form a 10cm (4in) high mound. Flatten the top. Plant the bulbs in a staggered pattern every 20cm (8in), with the pointed end facing upwards, lightly burying them. Cover very lightly with fine soil, making sure the tip is level with the ground. No watering is necessary.
Regularly hoe during the month following planting.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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