Hybrid "eschalion" is a standout in the kitchen. (6 pack)
Iridescent peachy pink skin covers uniform bulbs. Also called "banana shallots", eschalions are highly desired by chefs because their elongated bulbs are easy to peel and cut, and their sugar profile is perfectly suited for caramelizing. Long storage potential. Adaptation: 40–60° latitude. AAS Regional Winner for the Southeast, West/Northwest. Formerly known as BGS-270.
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.
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.