Red Shallots Certified Organic – Spring Planting

Description

Red Shallots – Certified Organic 1lb Spring Planting

Certified Organic Holland red-copper tear drop shaped bulbs, easy to grow! Our shallots sets are clusters that are divided apart and planted individually. Plant into your garden in the fall or spring for a summer harvest. These dividing shallots have impressive yields & great storage capabilities. A versatile flavor sautéed or minced raw in your salad dressing.

• • Certified Organic
  • 1lb. = about 20-35+ plantable shallot bulbs
  • Great multipliers!
  • Super flavorful, very versatile in the kitchen!
  • Each bulb creates a cluster of 2-5 shallots at harvest.
  • Easy to Grow
  • A “foodie” favorite!
  • Fall or spring planted
  • About 100 days to harvest

• SHALLOT SET DETAILS: Our Certified Organic Shallot sets will arrive in a netted bag, labeled by variety. Unpack and store in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant.
• SHIPPING INFORMATION: Onion & Shallot Sets begin shipping Early March. Choose your ship date upon checkout.

Basic Shallot Growing Information

Planting Time: Plant in the fall or the spring, similar to garlic.

Sun Requirement: Shallots require full sun – the more the better! Therefore, avoid planting next to crops that might shade your shallots.

Soil Fertility: Adding compost or a balanced organic fertilizer is essential for growing healthy shallots, especially if your soil fertility is low. For the best growth and yield, shallots need fertilizer at planting time and additional side dressing throughout the growing season. Our Keene Garlic Fertilizer is great for all alliums!

Planting: Shallots grow best on raised beds or raised rows at least 4″ high. It is typical to plant shallots as early as 4 to 6 weeks before the last estimated spring frost. Plant each bulb 4-6 inches apart with pointy side up and root side down into fertilized soil. Apply mulch and then water.

***For detailed instructions on how to grow onions & shallots from planting to fertilizing, all the way to harvest/storage, see this post on our blog: Keene Garlic Onion Planting Guide

 

Onion & Shallot Sets begin shipping in Early March. Choose your ship date upon checkout.

***For more information about the shipping of our products, see the Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide.

 

*It is the purchaser’s responsibility to assure items selected will grow in their USDA hardiness zone and to choose appropriate ship dates. Local Extension offices are great resources for gardening information specific to each region and are highly recommended.

ABOUT US: Keene Garlic works closely with small organic farmers who have been growing for generations to produce top notch products for your garden or homestead. We personally have had continued success with these high-quality spring products for years and are delighted to share our favorites with you. When you purchase from Keene Garlic you are supporting small organic family farms, and you are making a difference!