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Dutch Red Picasso Shallots Plant

Name: Dutch Red Picasso Shallots Plant
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.3 (6 reviews)

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Description

Gourmet flavor and easy to grow! Red-skinned, pink-fleshed member of the allium family. Taste is similar to garlic and onion but more mild and rich. Use fresh in salads, in sautées, and roasted. Each bulb yields 3-4 shallots. Not prone to bolting. Organic! Harvest in summer after leaves wither. Stores well.

Characteristics

Fruit Color	Red
Fruit Size	Small - Medium
Ripens/Harvest	Harvest When Leaves Wither Above Shallot Neck.
Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy

Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.2 - 6.8
Texture	Firm, Crisp
Years to Bear	1
Zone Range	3 - 9

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 3 - 9

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

Pollination is not required for this variety.

This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.

Tools & Supplies

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