Jermor
A long-storing, widely grown UK shallot with good-sized bulbs and a mild flavour.
When to plant Shallots in Nottingham
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 Nottingham · last frost ≈ 20 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
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Plant named autumn types once, in free-draining soil, for a lift next summer. Skip this if the ground sits wet.
01
Prepare the Bed
17 Oct to 28 NovDig the soil over before planting around 17th October - 28th November. Drainage must be good.
02
Plant the Sets
17 Oct to 28 NovPlant named autumn sets around 17th October - 28th November, tips just showing. Do not plant spring-only types. Space apart. Firm the soil. Water only if the ground is dry.
- Skip planting if the bed sits wet.
- Cover with fleece or mesh until they root.
03
Keep Weed Free
17 Oct to 4 Sept 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 17th October to 4th September 2027, keep weeds down. Hoe lightly between the rows.
04
Lift and Cure
26 Jun to 4 Sept 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageBulbs are ready next summer. Lift from 26th June 2027 when the foliage starts to yellow and fall over. 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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