shallot 'Biztro' (PBR)
shallot sets (syn. Bistro)
Producing uniformly rounded, brown-skinned and pink-fleshed shallots relatively early in the season, 'Biztro' also shows a good resistancee...
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Plant description
Producing uniformly rounded, brown-skinned and pink-fleshed shallots relatively early in the season, 'Biztro' also shows a good resistancee to disease, which makes it a great all-rounder.
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
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for shallot Biztro (PBR):
Plant this red shallot from February to April, 3cm deep and 12cm apart. They are usually ready to start lifting from July to September.
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