Shallot 'French Demi-Long'

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to grow Shallot 'French Demi-Long'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing French Demi-Long 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 French Demi-Long about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting French Demi-Long

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

Harvesting French Demi-Long