shallot 'Melione'
shallot sets
This new shallot is hailed as being the first French-bred variety that shows a superb resistance to downy mildew. It produces a...
10 × sets
£4.99
available to order from winter
30 × sets
£12.50
£14.97
available to order from winter
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Plant description
This new shallot is hailed as being the first French-bred variety that shows a superb resistance to downy mildew. It produces a generous crop of rounded, brown-skinned bulbs, which have a mild, somewhat sweet white flesh, which can be used to enhance the flavour of a wide range of dishes.
Sets are the easiest way to grow shallots in the garden, and they will mature faster than those grown from seed. Plant very early in the season, in mid-February if possible, in a sunny position, and allow room for the shallots to splay out and produce clusters of bulbs.
Sets are the easiest way to grow shallots in the garden, and they will mature faster than those grown from seed. Plant very early in the season, in mid-February if possible, in a sunny position, and allow room for the shallots to splay out and produce clusters of bulbs.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for shallot Meloine:
Unpack bulbs as soon as they arrive, and if it's too early to plant (from from February to April) store them where they can be kept cool and dry. When the time comes, plant them 3cm deep and 12cm apart in a well-prepared bed and keep them well watered. They will usually ready to start lifting from July to September.
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