shallot 'Jermor'
shallot sets
A highly-flavoured French ‘longue’ shallot from the Southern Rhone valley. Copper skinned bulbs reveal delicate tones of pinkish-white...
10 × sets
£6.99
£0.70 each
available to order from summer
30 × sets
£18.00
£0.60 each
available to order from summer
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Plant description
A highly-flavoured French ‘longue’ shallot from the Southern Rhone valley. Copper skinned bulbs reveal delicate tones of pinkish-white flesh when sliced. Packed with vitamin C and a healthy dose of A, B and D, ‘Jermor’ boasts a delightfully sweet taste. It's perfect for sauces, dressings and salads, and it stores well. Each pack will come with growing instructions.
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 Jermor:
Plant sets from September to February at 15cm intervals, in rows that are 30cm apart. Lift the shallots when they are mature (this usually take around 26 weeks), and allow them to dry before using.
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