| "Shallots"
are a member of the Onion family that usually grown from bulbs
that can be purchased at your local Garden Center. Their very easy
to grow and require little in the way of care.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: "Shallot"
bulbs can be planted in the spring or in fall. For spring
planting... plant sets 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Divide the
cloves down to individual bulbs. Push each bulb into the soil so
that the top is even or just below the surface of the soil. Space
the bulbs 6" to 8" apart, in rows spaced 12" to
18" apart. Water as needed to keep the soil moist.
Harvesting: Shallots are
ready to harvest when the tops yellow and die back. To harvest
Scallions cut the tops from fall bulbs in early spring.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: Seed:
Atlas 90 days, and Creation 105 days. Bulbs: Golden Gourmet 77
days
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