Shallots (Autumn sown) Growing Guide

Allium ascalonicum

Crop Rotation Group

Allium (Onion family) ●

Soil

Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. In clay soil, use raised beds.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not normally required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Plant sets (tiny bulbs) direct into the soil from autumn to early winter.
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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Pests which Affect Shallots (Autumn sown)

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail