Shallot 'Ambition'

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to grow Shallot 'Ambition'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Ambition likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ambition is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ambition needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Ambition 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 Ambition about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ambition

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

Harvesting Ambition