Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
35cm | Max | 15cm |
20cm | Min | 5cm |
6 months to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
-
summer
-
autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Shallot 'Hermine White' Overview
Allium cepa 'Hermine White' is a white skinned French shallot that is planted in spring. This easy to grow bulb will develop a clump of 6 to 8 rounded bulbs that can be harvested in late summer.
Common problems with Shallot 'Hermine White'
How to harvest Shallot 'Hermine White'
Harvest once the foliage has begun to turn yellow, gentle lift with a fork under the clump and leave to dry on the surface of the soil for a couple of days before transferring to bright dry under spot to continue drying.
How to propagate Shallot 'Hermine White'
Bulbs
Plant bulbs in spring with the tip of the bulb showing. Plant in rows 30cm (12") apart with 18cm (7") between each bulb.