French shallot 'Rose' (Allium cepa var. aggregatum), offered by Seed Company WH Perron
The French shallot 'Rose' is a delicate and tasty variety, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your dishes. Its remarkably fine pink bulbs enhance salads, sauces and stews. This shallot requires careful cultivation to produce well-formed bulbs, but it rewards gardeners with its unique flavor and generous yield.
Spread : 15 to 20 cm
Plant height : 25 to 35 cm
Quantity per packet : 75 seeds
Maturity (days) : 90 to 120 days
Companion plants : Beetroot, cabbage, carrot, strawberry, lettuce, potato
Enemy plants : Chives, beans, peas, soybeans, tomatoes
Cultivation method:
Sow shallot seeds directly into the ground in June, when the soil is well warmed. Plant at a depth of 1 cm, spacing the seeds 2 cm apart in the row and the rows 38 cm apart. Once the young plants have emerged, thin them to 7 cm to allow the bulbs to develop properly.
'Rose' shallot prefers loose, compost-rich soil with a slightly acidic pH. It should be grown in a full sun location for optimum growth. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil, but be careful not to overwater to prevent bulb rot. Apply a balanced fertilizer early in the growing season and again when the bulbs begin to swell.
Harvest when the foliage begins to turn yellow and lie down. Let the shallots dry on the ground for a few days before storing them in a cool, dry place. These tasty bulbs keep well and will add incomparable flavor to your culinary preparations throughout the year.