Shallot Multiplier Onion, Scallion, Eschallot, Spring Onion, Lasuna

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

• Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Shallot exhibits. Perennial Category The category that Shallot belongs to. Vegetable
• Hardiness How frost hardy is Shallot? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where did Shallot come from?
• Mature Height How tall does Shallot grow? 45.0 cm / 17.55" Mature Spread How wide does Shallot grow? ?

How to grow and keep Shallot happy

• USDA Zone Range Which zones does Shallot grow best in? 3 - 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Shallot. 6.0 - 7.0
• Water Requirements How much water does Shallot require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Shallot need? Low
• Soil The type of soil that Shallot needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Shallot need to grow? Full Sun
• Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Shallot in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Shallot in. ?

How to sow and germinate Shallot

• Can Sow Direct? Can Shallot be sown directly? ? Sowing Depth How deep to plant Shallot? 2.5 cm / 0.98"
• Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Shallot? 5.0 cm / 1.95" Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Shallot? ?
• Min. Germination Temperature The lowest temp that Shallot will germinate at. 13°C / 55°F Max. Germination Temperature The highest temp that Shallot will germinate at. 35°C / 95°F

How to transplant Shallot

• Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Shallot seedlings. 15.0 cm / 5.85" Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Shallot seedlings. ?

How to harvest Shallot

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How long does Shallot take to grow?

These estimates for how long Shallot takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

• Days to Germination How long does it take Shallot to germinate? 34 days Average 34 days | Min 4 days | Max 339 days (22)
• Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Shallot? + 30 days Average 30 days | Min days | Max days (0)
• Days to Maturity How long until Shallot is ready for harvest / bloom? + 132 days Average 132 days | Min 82 days | Max 258 days (4)
• Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Shallot? = 196 days

When should I sow or plant Shallot?

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• When to sow The number of days to sow Shallot before or after your last frost date. ?
• When to plant out The number of days to plant out Shallot before or after your last frost date. ?
• Bloom Time When will Shallot bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Shallot ready for harvest? ? Pruning Time When should I prune Shallot? ?

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