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🧅🌱 Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) – 1000 Premium Vegetable Seeds
🧅🌱 Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) – 1000 Premium Vegetable Seeds
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Description:
Allium cepa var. aggregatum, commonly known as Shallots, is a versatile and flavorful vegetable prized for its mild, sweet onion flavor. Shallots are a kitchen staple used in a variety of dishes worldwide, from sauces to salads, adding depth and aroma to your culinary creations.
These shallot seeds produce clusters of small bulbs, perfect for home gardens, kitchen patches, and small farms.
Usage:
Ideal for cooking, pickling, roasting, and fresh salads. Shallots are also used in gourmet recipes and sauces.
Sowing Time:
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Plant shallots in early spring or late autumn, depending on your climate.
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Best planted as sets or cloves, but seeds can be started indoors 8–10 weeks before transplanting.
Germination:
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Seeds germinate in 7–14 days at 18–22°C (65–72°F).
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Sow seeds 1 cm deep in well-prepared soil.
Soil Requirements:
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Prefers well-drained, fertile, loose soil rich in organic matter.
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Soil pH 6.0–7.0 ideal.
Light Requirements:
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Full sun for optimal growth and bulb development.
Watering:
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Keep soil evenly moist, especially during bulb formation.
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Avoid waterlogging to prevent rot.
Planting Tips:
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Space plants 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart in rows 30 cm (12 inches) apart.
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Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest when tops yellow and fall over.
Additional Info:
Shallots are easy to grow and provide a flavorful addition to your garden. Their mild taste makes them a favorite for chefs and home cooks alike.
There are 3 g of seeds in the bag which is about 1000 seeds
Allium cepa - grupa Aggregatum
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