Shallot 'Multiplier Onion'

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to grow Shallot 'Multiplier Onion'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Multiplier Onion is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Multiplier Onion likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Multiplier Onion from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 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 Multiplier Onion about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Multiplier Onion

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

Harvesting Multiplier Onion