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Shallot Ambition F1 Seeds

Botanical Name: Allium cepa Aggregatum Group

High-quality shallots grown easily from seed
Each seed produces a single red-brown bulb
Very good yields with slow bolting
Versatile home-grown ingredient for everyday cooking

150 seedsSKU: 12459

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Shallot Ambition F1 makes growing shallots from seed wonderfully straightforward, with each seed producing a single high-quality red-brown bulb. The productive plants are slow to bolt and deliver reliable yields for the kitchen. Their rich, versatile flavour is perfect finely chopped into dressings and sauces, caramelised for savoury dishes or roasted whole alongside vegetables and meats.

Key information

Botanical Name: Allium cepa Aggregatum Group

Genus: Onion

Plant Class: Hardy Biennial

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 30

Colour: Red,Brown

Habitat: Upright

Position: Full Sun

Sow indoors March-April, thinly in trays of seed compost around 0.5cm deep at approximately 15°C. Harden off in late May and plant outdoors around 20cm apart in rows 30cm apart. Alternatively sow outdoors March-April, thinly, around 1.5cm deep in rows 30cm apart, thinning seedlings to approximately 20cm apart. Keep plants well watered and weed free. Harvest August-October.

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£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

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£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)