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Mikor Shallot plants - Allium cepa

Allium cepa Mikor
Shallot

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Variety producing semi-long pink shallots, with a coppery red tunic and a white pink flesh. It is a late and productive variety, well suited for winter storage. Its taste is pronounced. Plant the pink shallots from February to April (or in autumn for mild climates) and harvest in July-August.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time February to April
Recommended planting time February to April, October to November
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Description

The 'Mikor' shallot is a variety that produces semi-long pink shallots, with a coppery red skin and a white pink flesh. It is a late and productive variety, well-suited for winter storage. It has a pronounced taste. Plant the pink shallots from February to April (or in autumn for mild climates) and harvest in July-August.

Shallots, just like garlic and onion, belongs to the Liliaceae family. This herbaceous plant produces a cluster of small bulbs topped with narrow, tubular stems. Its delicate flavour is appreciated in cooking. It can be consumed raw, finely chopped to flavour salads and raw vegetables. When cooked, it adds flavour to stews, sauces, and can also be enjoyed pickled. Shallots are rich in vitamins B, C, E, and minerals such as magnesium, iron, and selenium.

There are mainly 2 categories of shallots: pink and grey.

Pink shallots are the most common and include round, long, and semi-long varieties.

Grey shallots have a long and arched bulb; they are more aromatic but have a shorter shelf life.

Harvesting: Shallots are harvested in summer, when the foliage starts to turn yellow. Harvesting can start from June for grey shallots and from July for pink shallots. Pull out the bulbs and let them dry for 2 or 3 days on the ground in the sun. The foliage can also be harvested when it is green, in spring, as soon as the bulb is formed.

Storage: Cut the stems 1cm (0.3in) above the collar or, if the condition of the stems allows, braid them to hang. Check that the bulbs do not have any bruises to prevent rotting that could contaminate the entire harvest. Store them in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Grey shallots can be stored for 6 to 7 months and pink shallots for 10 to 12 months.

The gardener's tip: Shallots appreciate the presence of strawberries, carrots, and lettuces nearby.

Harvest

Harvest time July to August
Type of vegetable Bulb vegetable
Vegetable colour pink
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Flavour Sweet
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference29400

Planting and care

Shallots thrive in a light, rich, and well-drained soil. They are sensitive to excess moisture, which can cause the bulbs to rot. It is recommended to plant them on mounds to promote water drainage. Similarly, to prevent bulb rot, the soil should not have received any manure for at least a year. Grey shallots are planted in October-November, while pink shallots are planted in spring, from February to April. In regions with mild winters, you can also plant pink shallots in autumn, in October-November.

 

Loosen the soil. Space the rows 25cm (10in) apart. Build up the soil along the entire row to form a 10cm (4in) high mound. Flatten the top. Plant the bulbs in a staggered pattern, 20cm (8in) apart, with the pointed end facing up, and lightly press them into the soil. Cover lightly with fine soil, with the tip just above the surface. Watering is not necessary.

Regularly hoe during the month following planting.

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Cultivation

Best planting time February to April
Recommended planting time February to April, October to November

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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