shallot 'Hermine'
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Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardySet size: 7/14Originating in France, 'Hermine'...
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Plant description
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardySet size: 7/14
Originating in France, 'Hermine' is a relatively new cultivar that will reliably produce mildly flavoured white shallots, which have a distinctly rounded shape. Perfect for eating raw in salads or for cooking - it can even be stored for a short time after harvest.
Garden care: Plant from January to April for harvest from July to September.
Originating in France, 'Hermine' is a relatively new cultivar that will reliably produce mildly flavoured white shallots, which have a distinctly rounded shape. Perfect for eating raw in salads or for cooking - it can even be stored for a short time after harvest.
Garden care: Plant from January to April for harvest from July to September.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for shallot Hermine:
Plant from January to April for harvest from July to September.
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