Shallot Sets – Red Sun

Description

Grow your own Autumn & Spring Planting Shallots

Red Skin, White Flesh – Great for pickling

Plant:      November / March

Harvest:Late June

Growing Instructions:

Plant in a sunny position from November to March in well-prepared soil. Avoid ground recently used to grow onions or shallots. Plant as soon as your soil is workable. Use a trowel so the sets are buried to half their depth, 15cm (6″) apart, allowing 30cm (12″) between rows. Lift from late June once the leaves turn yellow and withers. If the weather is dry & sunny leave the bulbs on the soil surface for a few days to ripen their skins. If wet, allow to dry in a shed or garage.

Ensure shallots are thoroughly dry before storing in nets, used tights, or trays in a cool, well-ventilated place where they will keep for many months