Grown Red Burgundy Shallot?

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Red Burgundy Shallot — Onions & alliums

90-110days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z5–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Plant bulbs in early spring when soil is workable. Each bulb multiplies into 4-8 new bulbs by harvest time.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep burgundy-red skin with white flesh
Size: 1.5-2.5 inches diameter
Shape: Teardrop to round shape, clustered growth
Flavour: Mild onion flavor with subtle garlic notes, less sharp than regular onions

In the kitchen

Excellent for sautéing, salad dressings, gourmet cooking, and pickling. Stores well for 6-8 months.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Onion thrips, onion maggots, aphids
Diseases: White rot, downy mildew, purple blotch
Resistance: Good general disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	September
2	—	—	May – July	August – September
3	—	—	May – June	August – October
4	—	—	April – June	August – October
5	—	—	April – May	July – November
6	—	—	April – May	July – November
7	—	—	March – May	June – November
8	—	—	March – April	June – December
9	—	—	February – March	May – December
10	—	—	January – March	April – December
11	—	—	January – February	March – December
12	—	—	January – February	March – December
13	—	—	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsShallots repel carrot flies while carrots help break up soil for shallot bulb development

TomatoesShallots deter aphids, spider mites, and other tomato pests while improving flavor

LettuceShallots repel aphids and root maggots that commonly attack lettuce

CabbageStrong sulfur compounds in shallots deter cabbage worms and flea beetles

PeppersShallots repel aphids and may help deter nematodes that damage pepper roots

StrawberriesShallots deter slugs, aphids, and spider mites while potentially improving berry flavor

RosesAlliums repel aphids, thrips, and may help prevent black spot fungal disease

ParsleyBoth plants have similar growing requirements and shallots help repel pests from herbs

Avoid

BeansShallots can inhibit nitrogen fixation in legume root nodules, reducing bean yields

PeasAllium compounds interfere with beneficial rhizobia bacteria needed for pea nitrogen fixation

AsparagusShallots can stunt asparagus growth and may inhibit spear production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 72
Protein (g): 2.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 16.8
Fibre (g): 3.2
Sugars (g): 7.87
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 8
Vitamin E (mg): 0.04
Vitamin K (µg): 0.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.345
Folate (µg): 34
Calcium (mg): 37
Iron (mg): 1.2
Magnesium (mg): 21
Phosphorus (mg): 60
Potassium (mg): 334
Zinc (mg): 0.4
Selenium (µg): 1.2

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the onions & alliums growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Red Burgundy Shallot?

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