Shallot 'Meloine'Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group)
Hardy Bulb
What is Hardy Bulb?
Plant that grows from an underground storage organ.
Generally supplied in a dormant condition with no top growth.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.
Plant that grows from an underground storage organ.
Generally supplied in a dormant condition with no top growth.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.
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Subtle, sweet flavour
Stores well for several months
Mildew resistant shallot from French breeding
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Height Up to 35cm (14in)
Spread Up to 15cm (6in)
Hardy Bulb
kitchen garden
full sun
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Description
How to Grow
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Spring planting.
The first downy mildew resistant shallot from French breeding! Shallot 'Meloine' has a rounded bulb shape with reddish-brown skin and crisp white flesh. On maturity it forms a clump of up to 8 delicious bulbs. This heavy cropping variety has a subtle sweet flavour compared to onions. The mature bulbs can be harvested in August and will store for several months. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Show Codes
400g Sets (KC2316)
400g Sets (Organic) (KC2315)
1.25kg Organic Sets (KC2352)
Plant shallots in rows in any firm, well drained soil in full sun. 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 growing shallots from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 18cm (7") between each bulb, and 30cm (12") between each row.
More Info Shallots are undemanding and require only occasional watering during particularly dry periods. However, rows should be weeded regularly. Harvest spring planted Shallots in 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 in their clumps 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. There is no need to break rings of shallots apart until you need to use them. Shallots store exceptionally well and can often be stored in good condition for 6 months or more.
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