Shallot 'Bonita'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bonita is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 as Shallot is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

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 Bonita about 28 days before your last frost date.

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