Shallot 'Longor'

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to grow Shallot 'Longor'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Longor from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

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

Transplanting Longor

Longor is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Longor