Description

Best Grown: Outdoors
Sowing Time: February–April (indoors) or March–April (direct)
Plant Out: April–May, once seedlings are sturdy and frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–August (approx. 20–24 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: 15–20 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart
Height: Leaves approx. 30–40 cm tall

Difficulty: Moderate

Why grow it?

• Uniform round shallots for easy peeling and slicing
• Mild, sweet flavour perfect for raw or cooked dishes
• Excellent storage qualities
• More productive than traditional sets
• Reliable modern variety suitable for UK gardens

How to grow: Sow seeds indoors Feb–April, or directly outside March–April. Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in trays or drills. Transplant seedlings outdoors April–May, spacing 15–20 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart. Keep soil moist and weed-free. Harvest when tops yellow and bend over. Allow bulbs to dry fully for storage.

Cooking / usage ideas: Mild, sweet flavour is perfect raw in salads, pickled, or added to sauces, roasts, and stir-fries. Keeps well into winter when stored in a cool, dry place.

Seeds per pack: Approx. 150 seeds