Jermor
A long-storing, widely grown UK shallot with good-sized bulbs and a mild flavour.
When to plant Shallots in Perth
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 Perth · last frost ≈ 9 May
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | Yes | 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
18 Sept to 30 OctDig the soil over before planting around 18th September - 30th October. Drainage must be good.
02
Plant the Sets
18 Sept to 30 OctPlant named autumn sets around 18th September - 30th October, 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
18 Sept to 6 Aug 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 18th September to 6th August 2027, keep weeds down. Hoe lightly between the rows.
04
Lift and Cure
28 May to 6 Aug 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageBulbs are ready next summer. Lift from 28th May 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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