Shallot 'Frog's Leg'

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to grow Shallot 'Frog's Leg'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Frog's Leg is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Frog's Leg likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Frog's Leg from seed

Aim to sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Frog's Leg about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Frog's Leg

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

Harvesting Frog's Leg