Shallots Onion Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Shallot onion is a cool to mild season vegetable plant that develops slender green foliage and clustered bulbs underground. It thrives in temperate climates and performs best in full sun with loose, well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant adapts well to garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation where moderate moisture and good soil drainage support healthy bulb development and steady growth.

Features

• Bulb-forming vegetable plant with slender foliage
• Suitable for cool to mild growing conditions
• Performs best in full sun conditions
• Adapts well to garden beds and containers
• Requires loose, well-drained fertile soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum
• Common Name (US): Shallot Onion
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Upright bulb-forming biennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Fall or early spring
• Growing Season: Cool to mild season
• Sowing Season:
  • Mild regions: September to November
  • Cooler regions: February to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days in cool to moderate temperatures (15–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 20 to 45 cm height, 10 to 20 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 10 to 15 cm apart