RHS Award of Garden MeritShallot – Zebrune
Allium cepa ‘Zebrune’
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Shallot Zebrune seeds grow long, pink-tinged shallots with strong bolting resistance. Plant in well-drained soil and a sunny location.
Average Packet Contents: 300 Seeds
Next: sow under cover from January See the growing calendar
When to grow it
- Sow under cover: January to March
- Direct sow: March to April
- Plant out: April to May
- Harvest: July to September
How to Grow Shallot Zebrune
Sowing
Shallot Zebrune seeds should be sown thinly 12mm deep into firm, well-drained soil in rows spaced 30cm apart. Avoid planting in recently manured soil and opt for raised beds if the ground is very wet. Germination typically takes 21 days. Once large enough, thin the seedlings to 10cm spacing.
Growing
Once planted, protect the seedlings from birds and insects by covering with netting or fleece. Water freely during dry weather, and if desired, feed the plants with high nitrogen feed as soon as the bulbs start to swell and again 5 weeks later.
Cultivation
Harvest 1-2 weeks after the leaves begin to turn yellow. Loosen the shallots from the soil with a fork and leave them to dry on the soil surface for 1-2 days in the sun. Once dry, remove the top foliage before storing.
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Always wanted to sow these shallots. They will grow great in my garden at at our community garden.
Sandra McLintock Verified buyer
Hopefully I can grow them better this year excellent seeds
James Mcintosh Verified buyer
Great quality seeds
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