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Nero Shallots Hybrid Onion Sets

Nero Shallots Hybrid Onion Sets

Pack Size: 80
Variety: Nero
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    Zone

    4 - 8

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    Mature Height

    in

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    Mature Width

    in

  • Icon of a sun in a grey circle

    Light

    Full Sun
  • Icon of a water drop in a grey circle

    Water

    Moist, well-drained
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    Soil

  • Description / Nero Shallots Hybrid Onion Sets

    Days to Maturity: 90 to 120

    Nero Shallots Hybrid Onion Sets, a hybrid shallot variety, is a bulb vegetable. The plant produces traditional globe-shaped bulbs. The bulbs are 1½ to 2 inches in diameter with red to copper skin, white flesh, and a mild, sweet onion flavor and a fine texture. Use fresh, cooked, or pickle in vinegar and brine. Cured shallots will store for several months. Shallot greens are also used as garnish for soups and sauces. They are rich in minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and nitrogen.

    Nero Shallot is a member of the onion family (Alliaceae). It produces a fleshy, leafy shoot above ground.

    Shallots prefer full sun and weed-free, well-drained, sandy limey soil. Heavy feeders, they require plenty of fertilizer and water, at least 1 inch of water per week. A 20-20-20 fertilizer promotes root development. Plant bulblets 4 to 6 inches apart with root end down and tapered end up, facing the sun, and cover with soil except the very tip. Shallots spaced farther apart will tend to multiply; spaced closer, they will produce single bulbs. Plant on single rows as close as 1 to 2 feet apart or on double rows with drip irrigation in the middle.

    p>Onion sets are small onion bulbs grown in the previous season. The partially formed bulbets are around ¾ inch in diameter, making them easier to plant than seed. They develop into full-size bulbs quickly after planting, in approximately 3½ months. Sets tend to produce stronger, more vigorous plants compared to seed, ensuring larger yields.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 28805-PK-80
    Genus: Allium
    Species: cepa var. aggergatum
    Pack Size: 80
    Variety: Nero
    Item Form: Bulb
    Foliage Color: Blue GreenMedium Green
    Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Cuisine
    Special Features:
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Fragrance
    • Herbs
    • Pest Fighter
    • Edible
    Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, ID, OR, PR, VI, WA

    *Does Not Qualify for Additional Discounts