- Long tapered bulbs
- Mild flavour
- Suited to cold climates
Description
'Shallot- Roderique Echalion' seeds
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
- Long tapered bulbs
- Mild flavour
- Suited to cold climates
Biennial (usually grown as an annual) traditional French echalion with a long tapered shape and copper pink skin. Bulbs have a mild, sweet flavour and can be used in dressings, sauces, soups and stews, and eaten cooked, pickled or raw. The green leaves can also be eaten like a spring onion, leaving at least half of the leaf to provide energy for the bulbs to grow.
Echalions or echalots are crosses between onions and true shallots. Also known as 'Banana Shallot'. This is a long day variety suited to cold climates. Matures mid season.
Seeds per gram: 340
Product code: I3-15
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Autumn, winter and early spring |
Germination | 7-10 days @ 20-25°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
Row Spacing | 40cm |
Plant Spacing | 5-10cm |
Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 110-120 days |
*Notes: Bulbs are ready to harvest when tops dry out.
How To Grow
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