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Shallot 'Lorient' - SeedsAllium cepa (Aggregatum Group)

Hardy Annual

£2.49

86% (9 Reviews)

British bred

Superior performance compared to other seed varieties

Mildew resistant and slow to bolt

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Plant Size Height Up to 35cm (13.8in)
Spread Up to 15cm (5.9in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Annual

Ideal For kitchen garden

Position In Full sun

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Finally a shallot you can reliably grow from seed! British-bred Shallot Lorient has been developed over 14 years with UK gardeners in mind. This superb variety offers superior performance compared to other seed varieties, and matches planting sets (immature bulbs) in terms of reliability, garden performance, and pest and disease resistance. Shallot Lorient is tough from the get go, making a strong start even in a cold spring. Mildew resistant and slow to bolt under the summer heat, this top-performer soldiers on to produce long, richly-sweet bulbs that add a real gourmet depth to any dish where onions are called for. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 15cm (6").

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1 Packet (100 Seeds) (54803)

Sowing

Direct sow shallots outdoors from late March to April on any firm, well drained soil in full sun. Sow thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") and a distance of 30cm (12") between rows. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting shallots on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing shallots in raised beds. When large enough to handle, thin shallot seedlings to 4cm (1 1/2"). Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects.

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Shallots are undemanding and require only occasional watering during particularly dry periods. However, rows should be weeded regularly. Harvest shallots in late July and August, a week or two after the leaves begin to turn yellow. Choose a dry day to loosen them from the ground with a fork. Leave them on the soil surface for a day or two until they have fully dried in the sun. Once dry, remove the top foliage and store them in a well ventilated, dry position. Bulbs can be stored for several months.

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Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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