Shallot Seeds (Banana) Shallot Zebrune - 100 Fresh Onion Seeds for Planting UK

Shallot Zebrune Seeds

 Pack size: 100 seeds

Sow: January to April, August to September

Harvest: August to October

HERITAGE VARIETY TORPEDO SHAPED SHALLOT: Zebrune seeds produce long shallots also known as banana shallots or Cuisse de Poulet du Poitou. They have a good resistance to bolting. Produces long brown bulbs which are tinged with pink. They are best grown on well-drained soil in a lovely sunny location. High in Vitamin C, Potassium, Fibre, Folic Acid, Calcium and Iron.

STORES WELL AND SLOW TO BOLT: Zebrune Shallots can be used in a variety of dishes and meals. They are especially tasty when added whole to a winter casserole! Zebrune has a good resistance to bolting, and produces long, brown bulbs which are tinged with pink. They are best grown on well-drained soil in a lovely sunny location.

HOW TO GROW: Early sowing can be made underglass in pots or seed trays, sow seed on the surface of seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling or vermiculite or compost and place at a temperature of 14C. Outdoor sowings can be made in April, sow seed thinly in shallow drills 1.5cm deep, with rows spaced 30cm apart. Greenhouse sown seedlings can be pricked out into individual pots or modular trays.

TOP GROWING TIPS: Move plants to a cold frame in April to harden off before planting outside 15cm apart. Outdoor sowings can be thinned gradually until plants are 15cm apart, then leave to mature as smaller bulbs for storing. Keep weed free and well-watered.

GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS: Zebrune Shallots are a great vegetable to grow. Planting veg, herbs and flowers is a wonderful way to spend time in your garden, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the little things just like in years gone by. Working with the earth and growing things is immensely satisfying – teach your children or grandchildren this priceless skill of harvesting food in their own gardens, allotments, greenhouses, inside the home in pots or even in community gardens!

All of our seeds are produced in the UK and are supplied in sealed packets with growing instructions.