Kings - Shallot Banana Zebrune

Description

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.

Pack size: 150 Seeds

WHEN TO SOW

February to April

WHERE TO SOW

Early sowing can be made underglass in modules , sow 1-2 seeds per module on the surface of seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling or vermiculite or compost , and place at a temperature of 14°C. Outdoor sowings can be made in April , sow seed thinly in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2in) deep, with rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Greenhouse sown modules can be moved to a cold frame in April to harden off before planting outside 5cm (2in) apart . Outdoor sowings can be thinned to the same distance as above. Thinnings can be eaten as spring onions.

HARVEST

September to October