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Shallot - Allium cepa aggregatum Golden Gourmet

Allium cepa aggregatum Golden Gourmet
Shallot, Eschalot

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Hello, disappointed with the quality of this product as the shallot net was received moldy.

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Variety producing golden-skinned shallots with a fine and tasty flesh. This variety offers good yields and is well suited for winter storage. Plant the pink shallots from February to April (or in autumn for mild climates) and harvest in July-August.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time February to April
Recommended planting time February to April, October to November
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Description

The Golden Gourmet shallot is a variety that produces shallots with golden skin and a fine and tasty flesh. This variety offers good yields and is well suited for winter storage. Plant pink shallots from February to April (or in autumn for mild climates) and harvest in July and August.

 

The shallot, like garlic and onion, belongs to the Liliaceae family. This herbaceous plant produces a cluster of small bulbs topped with narrow, tubular stems. Its delicate flavor is appreciated in cooking. It can be consumed raw, finely chopped to flavor salads and raw vegetables. When cooked, it adds fragrance to stews, sauces, and can also be enjoyed candied. Shallots are rich in vitamins B, C, 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 arched bulb; they are more aromatic but have a shorter shelf life.

Harvesting: Shallots are harvested in summer, when the foliage begins to turn yellow. Harvesting can start from June for grey shallots and from July for pink shallots. Dig up 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 1 cm (0in) above the collar or, if the condition of the stems allows, braid them for hanging. Check that the bulbs do not have any bruises to prevent rotting, which 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 company of strawberries, carrots, and salads.

Harvest

Harvest time July to August
Type of vegetable Bulb vegetable
Vegetable colour pink
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference36160

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Planting and care

Shallots thrive in a light, rich, and well-drained soil. They fear excess humidity, which causes the bulbs to rot. It is advisable to plant them on mounds to promote water drainage. Similarly, to avoid bulb rot, the soil should not have received any manure for at least one 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 25 cm (10in) apart. Build up the soil along the entire row to form a 10 cm (4in) high mound. Flatten the top. Plant the bulbs in a staggered pattern every 20 cm (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 weed during the month following planting.

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Cultivation

Best planting time February to April
Recommended planting time February to April, October to November

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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