Jermor
A long-storing, widely grown UK shallot with good-sized bulbs and a mild flavour.
When to plant Shallots in Birmingham
Allium cepa Aggregatum Group
A hardy allium for the UK garden, grown from sets. Plant in spring for a summer lift, or plant named autumn types for bulbs next summer. Give them a free-draining bed, keep weeds down, and lift once the tops yellow and fall over.
30 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Birmingham · last frost ≈ 27 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
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Grow shallots from sets in open ground. Choose a free-draining bed and keep it weeded.
01
Prepare the Bed
26 Feb to 28 MarDig the soil over before planting around 26th February - 28th March. Work in compost if the ground is poor. Drainage must be good.
02
Plant the Sets
26 Feb to 28 MarPlant sets around 26th February - 28th March, tips just showing. Space apart. Firm the soil. Water only if the ground is dry.
- Skip planting if the bed sits wet.
- Birds lift sets. Cover with fleece or mesh until they root.
03
Keep Weed Free
26 Feb to 26 Jul Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 26th February to 26th July, keep weeds down. Hoe lightly between the rows. Do not disturb the shallow roots.
04
Lift and Cure
22 Jul to 26 Sept Dates as each sowing reaches this stageHarvest from 22nd July when the foliage starts to yellow and fall over. Lift carefully. Dry them for two to three weeks in an airy place, then store somewhere cool and dry.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Shallot to consider
Longor
A popular French-style shallot with long bulbs and reliable crops from sets.
Red Sun
A red-skinned shallot that grows well from sets and stores well after curing.
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