200 Conventional Zebrune Shallot Seeds [approx]

Name: Shallot: Zebrune

Latin Name: Allium cepa

Description: Zebrune Onion (Allium cepa) is a French heirloom eschalion (banana shallot) with long, torpedo-shaped bulbs and a mild, sweet flavour. Excellent for gourmet cooking, it stores well and resists bolting, making it ideal for home gardeners.

Seed Origin: Ireland

Sowing: February to April

Harvesting: July to September

How To Grow Zebrune Shallots From Seed: Sow Zebrune onion seeds indoors from February to March, or direct sow outdoors from March to April when soil is at least 10 °C.

Sow 1 cm deep in seed trays or modules and keep at 15–20 °C; seedlings germinate in 7–14 days.

When large enough to handle, transplant to a sunny, well-drained bed, spacing plants 15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart.

Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, and keep soil weed-free.

Harvest when foliage yellows and falls over, usually about 100–110 days after transplanting. Carefully lift bulbs and cure them in a dry, well-ventilated place for two to three weeks before storing. Rotate crops annually to maintain healthy soil and reduce disease risk.