10 Jermor Shallots (overwintering)

Jermor Shallots are a tempting copper coloured shallot with a rosy flesh. Ideal for over winter planting for an early harvest.

Shallots require a deeply cultivated and well-drained soil.

Shallots will benefit from an application of general fertiliser in the soil prior to planting. Plant as instructed. Check every few days, until growth commences and re-plant any sets that are disturbed by birds etc.

When the leaves start to die down, use a fork to partly ease the shallots out of the soil. After a few days, bend the tops over and after a similar period, lift the shallots leaving them on the surface to ripen. When dry, rub off the loose skin and roots. Store in a cool dry place in trays.

Side growth can be used in spring salads. Excellent for cooling or pickling.