Shallot 'Yellow Moon'

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to grow Shallot 'Yellow Moon'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Yellow Moon is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Yellow Moon requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Yellow Moon 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 Yellow Moon about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Yellow Moon

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

Harvesting Yellow Moon