Plant Details

Allium cepa ascalonicum

Shallot

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium cepa ascalonicum
Also known as: Shallot

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Flowers
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Cosmetic use, Dye, Repellent

Description

Bulbs: can be consumed both raw and cooked. The bulbs have a mild onion flavor and can reach a diameter of up to 6 cm. They can be added to salads, cooked as a vegetable, or used as a flavoring in soups. Leaves: edible both raw and cooked. They have a pleasant onion flavor, but it is important not to harvest them in large quantities, as this can reduce the production of the bulbs. Flowers: edible in their raw form. They can be used as a garnish on salads. The flowers are somewhat drier and less sweet compared to other types.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09