Ambition (F1) Shallot Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Allium cepa var. aggregatum
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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105 Days
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
Ambition (F1) Shallot Seed
Traditional shallot for long storage.
Large, half-long style French shallots with reddish-copper skin and white flesh. Very firm, and suitable for long storage through spring. Adaptation: 40–60° latitude.Specs:
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Allium cepa var. aggregatum
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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105 Days
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Allium cepa var. aggregatumCULTURE:
Shallots require full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Sandy loam soils are ideal; raised beds or raised rows are recommended for heavier soils to promote soil drainage. When planted at 2" per plant spacing, shallots are more likely to form a single bulb.DAY LENGTH:
Like onions, all shallots are day-length sensitive. Plant shallots as you would long-day onions.DAYS TO MATURITY:
From direct seeding; subtract 10–15 days if transplants are used.TRANSPLANTING:
In short-season areas, sow seeds indoors in flats in late February to mid-March. Broadcast 1/2" apart and cover 1/4". Tops may be clipped to 5" tall. Transplant to the garden 4" apart, or sow 5 seeds in each cell of 1–1 1/2" diameter plug trays, thinning to 3 per cell. Transplant each cell 6" apart.DIRECT SEEDING:
In April or early May, or as soon as the soil can be prepared in early spring, sow in a 2" wide band, about 2 seeds/in., 1/4– 1/2" deep, rows 12–18" apart. Thin to 2" apart for highest yields in fertile soil. Thin to 3–4" apart for larger shallots.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
1 oz./25', 1M/50', 5M/250', 25M/1,250', 580M/acre @ 20 seeds/ft., in rows 18" apart.CROP MAINTENANCE:
Keep shallots well weeded with shallow cultivation. Shallots are shallow rooted and grow best with at least 1" per week of rain or irrigation, especially during the bulbing phase.DISEASE:
Adequate air circulation and crop rotation aids in reducing the risk of foliar diseaseHARVEST:
When necks become soft and tops are falling over, pull and sun-cure at least 2–7 days, depending on weather. Move to a protected location to finish drying.STORAGE:
When dry, clip off tops and roots and store in onion bags or shallow boxes at near freezing and 60–70% humidity.TRANSPLANTS:
Avg. 1 oz./4,900 plants, 1 lb./78,750.SEEDS/LB.: 119,600-125,270 (Avg. 122,500).PACKET:
250 seeds, sows 12' or makes 140 plants.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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