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shallot Shallot Allium cepa var. aggregatum

How to sow shallot: Direct seed, thin to 5cm when seedlings are 3cm tall

Sun requirement for shallot: Plant in Full Sun

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Shallots are a type of small onion with a subtle, distinguished flavor. The bulb is covered in papery red skin tinted rust, gold, or purple and has a tapered oblong shape with multiple cloves. They can be used fresh or dried in a variety of dishes.

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Predictions

Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

Height

30cm

Spread

15cm

Row Spacing

5cm

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Scientific names

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

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