Shallot 'Holland Red'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Holland Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Holland Red needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Ensure a distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Holland Red about 28 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Holland Red is a very hardy plant.