Growing Shallots, also Eschalots

Allium cepa, aggregatum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P           P      

(Best months for growing Shallots in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Plant small bulblets, with stem just showing above ground. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 15 - 20 cm apart
  • Harvest in 12-15 weeks. Keep a few for your next planting.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Lemon Balm, Borage, Carrots, Beets, Silverbeet, Lettuce, Amaranth
  • Avoid growing close to: Peas, Beans

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16 Aug 19, Danielle Botes (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi There Check out https://www.seedsforafrica.co.za/search?q=shallot for most seed- courier all over SA :)
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05 Aug 19, Melinda P Schwab (USA - Zone 8b climate)
https://www.dixondalefarms.com/category/shallots this is where we get ours, but not sure about shipping to your area.
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19 Jul 19, Bakholise (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can i buy shallots seedlings or do styres sell seeds for them?, i need them for my research.
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11 Jul 19, Reg George (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Were can I buy shallots seeds in za
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23 Mar 19, Hilary Williams (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Would like to buy shallot seeds . Have had not luck on any site . Why is this.?
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24 Mar 19, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Shallots are listed by Egmonts Seeds online .
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15 Jan 19, Yvonne (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I get shallot seeds and what does it cost.
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08 Oct 18, Mike Bloom (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What type of soil and preperation?
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13 Aug 18, eileen burkitt (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would like to grow shallot onions, where can I buy seeds or seedlings, please advise thank you
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14 Aug 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Shallots are grown from bulbs generally. Where do you live? I have some and live near Bundaberg..
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