Jermor
A long-storing, widely grown UK shallot with good-sized bulbs and a mild flavour.
When to plant Shallots in Oxford
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 Oxford · last frost ≈ 24 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 | No | 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
8 Oct to 19 NovDig the soil over before planting around 8th October - 19th November. Drainage must be good.
02
Plant the Sets
8 Oct to 19 NovPlant named autumn sets around 8th October - 19th 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
8 Oct to 26 Aug 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 8th October to 26th August 2027, keep weeds down. Hoe lightly between the rows.
04
Lift and Cure
17 Jun to 26 Aug 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageBulbs are ready next summer. Lift from 17th 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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