Shallot

Shallot Care

Allium Ascalonicum

Other names: Allium Cepa Gr.aggregatum

What is the plant

The shallot is a botanical variety (a cultivar) of the onion. Until 2010, the shallot was classified as a separate species, Allium ascalonicum, a name that is a synonym of Allium cepa the species name of the onion. A. cepa is the correct name for the shallot species. Its close relatives include garlic, scallions, leeks, chives, and the Chinese onion.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 7°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Some tips for growing shallots are that they require thorough watering once planted but will require less as they mature, with exception to overly dry conditions.
Pruning
Once mid-spring arrives, you may want to expose shallot bulbs to aid in the ripening process, as they develop better on top of the ground. However, a light layer of mulch will help retain moisture while keeping weeds to a minimum.
Fertilizer
Shallots require a lot of nitrogen. Give plants a supplemental feeding of liquid fish emulsion or other fertilizer about 3 weeks after planting; continue to fertilize every 3-4 weeks thereafter. Stop feeding once the necks start feeling soft, about 4 weeks before harvest.

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Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.
Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).

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Popularity
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Shallot Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

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