Shallot – French Zebrune
$3.99
Also known as “chicken leg” or “banana shallot”, the Zebrune eschalion has an elongated, slightly pointed bulb that averages 10 to 15 cm in length and 2 to 5 cm in diameter. An old French variety, the Zebrune shallot has a good storage capacity, keeping for about 6 months in a cool and dry place.
Additional information
Seeds | ~100 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 1 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 14 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR
- direct seeding 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 5 cm for small shallots, 10 to 12 cm for larger bulbs
- between rows: 30 cm
Soil: loose, well drained and fertile
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest: 100-110 days
Specificity:
- When the foliage sags to the ground and turns yellow, the shallots are ready to be harvested. Dig up the bulbs. They can be eaten or left out of the ground for a few days if the weather is dry for storage shallots. Then cut the stems at two centimeters from the bulb with scissors, and store the shallots in a cool place.
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