French Shallot Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

French Shallot Seeds are from Allium cepa var. aggregatum, a cool-season bulb vegetable known for its elongated bulbs, mild flavor, and clump-forming growth habit. French Shallots are commonly grown in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. They perform best in full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and moderate moisture conditions. These shallot plants are suitable for gardeners growing traditional bulb crops from seed.

Features

• Seeds of the French Shallot bulb vegetable variety
• Produces elongated shallot bulbs with upright foliage
• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in cool-season growing conditions
• Requires fertile, well-draining soil
• Provides a traditional home garden bulb crop

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum
• Common Name (US): French Shallot, Shallot
• Seed Type / Variety: Bulb Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Biennial bulb plant grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Fall to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: September–April
• Germination: 7–14 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain moderate soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12–18 in tall
• Plant Spacing: 4–6 in apart