Shallot 'Matador' F1 Seeds (AGM)

Overview

Shallots 'Matador' F1 AGM have a subtle sweet onion flavour and are very easy to grow. The shallots are 5cm round with reddish brown skins and the flesh is red tinged. They are bolt resistant and have excellent storage qualities.

Each seed produces one full bulb occasionally the bulb will split into 2 smaller shallots. It tastes great raw or develops a sweet flavour when slow cooked in stews.

Supermarket bought shallots tend to be expensive to buy so growing your own shallots is relatively easy, cheap & rewarding.

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Seed qty (approx)	100
Sowing months	February, March, April
Site conditions	Full sun, fertile soil.
How to sow	Either sow indoors Feb-April (14°C) 1cm deep in seedtrays / modules & transplant out when 2cm tall. Plant 2.5cm apart in rows 10-13cm apart and gradually thin out to 5cm apart. (Thinnings can be used). Or direct sow outdoors in April. Seed thinly into a pre-watered drill 1cm deep in rows 10-13cm apart. Gradually thin to 1 shallot every 15cm. The soil should be workable and not too wet or cold. It is a good idea to warm soil with cloche beforehand.
Care	Keep well-watered to prevent bolting and weed free.
Harvest	July-Sep. Dig up when leaves begin to yellow and allow bulbs to dry in the sun for a couple of days before storing.
Information	RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), F1 Hybrid Variety

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