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Red Sun Shalot seeds
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Red Sun Shallot

One of the best-loved red shallots available. Amazing flavour, high yields, and stores well.

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  • LATIN NAME

    Allium cepa

  • DAYS TO MATURITY

    100 - 120 Days

  • LIFE CYCLE

    Hardy Annual

  • Plant Size

    Height Up To 45cm (17.7in) Spread Up To 10cm (3.9in)

  • Hardiness & Longevity

    Hardy Annual

  • Ideal For

    Kitchen Garden

  • Position In

    Full Sun

Description

Red Sun Shallot Onion Seeds

[90-120 days] This beautiful red-skinned shallot offer higher yields than just about every other red shallot out there—especially when you plant from sets. The oblong, burgundy-coloured bulbs open up to a superbly crisp white flesh and mild yet slightly spicy taste. When put away properly, the bulbs can store for over 6 months.

Great raw, cooked, and pickled! (We like to sauté ours in butter or olive oil. Oh so delicious!) You can also use the immature shoots as spring onions or scallions.

Common Questions

What is an Red Sun Shallot Onion set? Sturon Onion sets are part-grown bulbs, that continue to grow once planted out in your garden or containers. Sets can be planted at different times of the year depending on the variety.

Should you soak Red Sun Shallot Onion Sets before planting in the garden? You don't have to soak your Red Sun Shallot onion sets before planting, however many gardeners believe that soaking your onion sets will sprout quicker than without. The main benefit of soaking your Onion sets before planting is to increase germination rates.

How deep do you plant bulbs from an Red Sun Shallot Onion set? You should plant your Red Sun Shallot Onion sets as soon as the soil in your garden can be moved. Plant the onions at a depth of 1 1/2 inches, in rows 15 inches apart.

Sow and Harvest Times

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Product Features

Sun
Partial
Germination Time
7 - 14 Days
Sowing Method
Direct to Ground
Days to Maturity
100 - 120 Days
Grow in Greenhouse
Optional, for Early Crop
Number of Seeds Per Packet
15 Bulbs
Recommended Soil pH
5.6 - 6.6

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