Roots and bulbs · Demanding
Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Well-drained growing medium.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- long
- Difficulty
- Demanding
Sound origin
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Its center of origin is thought to be Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan).
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Shallot, raw
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Plant bulbs, tip just at the surface, in a free-draining growing medium.
- Each bulb divides into a cluster of several shallots.
- The green leaves can also be harvested like scallions.
- Reduce watering when the leaves turn yellow.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Feb., Mar. |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | June, July, Aug. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Shallot in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Shallot in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Shallot: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Well-drained growing medium.
Shallot: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: February and March. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks