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Shallot - Allium cepa var. aggregatum Red Sun

Allium cepa var. aggregatum Red Sun
Shallot, Eschalot

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The bag is completely torn and I don't know if the stated quantity is inside because the bulbs were outside.

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Productive variety, providing round shallots of excellent taste quality. The tunicle is dark red and the flesh is pink. This variety is well suited for winter storage. Plant red 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 Red Sun shallot is a productive variety, providing round shallots of excellent taste quality. The tunic is dark red and the flesh is pink. This variety is well suited for winter storage. Plant pink shallots from February to April (or in autumn for mild climates) and harvest in July-August.

 

The shallot, like garlic and onion, belongs to the Liliaceae family. This herbaceous plant produces a set 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. 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 two categories of shallots: pink and gray.

Pink shallots are the most common and include round, long, and semi-long varieties.

Gray shallots have a long and arched bulb; they are more aromatic but do not keep as long.

Harvesting: Shallots are harvested in summer when the foliage begins to yellow. Harvesting can start from June for gray 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 to hang them up. Check that 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. Gray shallots can be stored for 6 to 7 months, and pink shallots for 10 to 12 months.

The gardener's tip: Shallots appreciate the company of strawberries, carrots, and lettuce.

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Shallot - Allium cepa var. aggregatum Red Sun (Harvest) Harvest

Harvest

Harvest time July to August
Type of vegetable Bulb vegetable
Vegetable colour pink
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Flavour Sweet
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 reference29420

Planting and care

Shallots thrive in light, rich, and well-drained soil. They are sensitive to excess moisture, which can cause the bulbs to rot. It is recommended to plant them on mounds to promote water drainage. Similarly, to prevent 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 staggered every 20 cm (8in), with the pointed end facing upwards, and lightly bury them. Cover lightly with fine soil, ensuring the tip is level with the ground. No watering is necessary.

Regularly hoe 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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