Onion, Shallot, 'Zebrune'

Germination

Direct sow into any firm well-drained soil. Sow thinly 12mm deep into rows spaced 30cm apart. Avoid planting into recently manured soil. If the ground is very wet plant into raised beds. Germination rakes 21 days approx. When large enough to handle thin to 10cm spacing. Replant thinnings elsewhere.

Growing

Once planted out cover with netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water freely during dry weather. If desired you may feed the plants using a high nitrogen feed as soon as the bulbs start to swell and again 5 weeks later.

Cultivation

Harvest 1-2 weeks after the leaves begin to turn yellow. Harvest on a dry day. Loosen from the soil with a fork and leave on the soil surface for 1-2 days until they have dried in the sun. Once dry remove top foliage.