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Shallot seeds produce cool-season plants that develop clusters of small, elongated bulbs beneath the soil surface. The plants grow with slender, hollow green leaves and form multiple bulbs from a single planting. Shallots prefer mild to cool growing conditions and perform best in well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture. They are suitable for garden beds and raised beds, where proper spacing allows for uniform bulb development over the growing season.
Features
- Cool-season crop with clustered bulb formation
- Produces multiple small bulbs per plant
- Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
- Prefers well-drained, fertile soil
- Requires consistent moisture for uniform growth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum
- Common Name (US): Shallot
- Seed Type / Variety: Bulb vegetable variety
- Growth Habit: Upright leafy growth with underground bulb clusters
- USDA Zones: 4–10 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Early spring or fall
- Growing Season: Spring to early summer
- Sowing Season: February to March (spring planting); September to October (fall planting in mild regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 15–20°C with consistent moisture
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, regular watering
- Mature Plant Size: 30–45 cm height; 15–25 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants
