shallot 'Menhir'
banana shallot
The relatively mild and sweet flavour of these 'longue' shallots make them perfect for adding a bit of oomph to the salad,...
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
The relatively mild and sweet flavour of these 'longue' shallots make them perfect for adding a bit of oomph to the salad, but they are also wonderful in soups and stews. Typically ready to harvest in August, they store well, so can be used well into autumn.
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 Menhir:
Unpack bulbs as soon as they arrive, and if it's too early to plant (from from January 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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