Herbs - Culinary Bulbs
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
Grow in fertile, moisture retentive, but well-drained soil in full sun. Consider liming if the soil is acid, pH below 6.5. Yellowing and toppling of the foliage is a sign that the shallots are reaching maturity. Lift and store in a cool dry place. See how to grow: shallots for further advice
Propagate by seed sown under cover with heat in mid- to late winter, harden off before planting out. Each seed will produce one bulb. If growing from sets, plant outdoors from mi-March to mid-April
Not required
May be susceptible to onion fly, leek moth and narcissus eelworm
May be susceptible to onion white rot, onion downy mildew, leek rust and onion neck rot. Bolting, producing flowers, may be a problem