Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggregatum · Onions & garlic · Amaryllis family
Also known as: Eschalot · Multiplier Onion
Very easy20–40cmNot pet-safeEdible
Shallot care at a glance
Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 13–24 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 13–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Shallot
Possible pests on Shallot include Onion fly. A common disease is White rot. Also possible: Onion downy mildew and Onion neck rot. Shallot is toxic to cats and dogs. Mainly the bulb and leaves are toxic, while leaves can be eaten.
Pest
- Onion fly Medium
Disease
- White rot High
- Onion downy mildew Medium
- Onion neck rot Medium
Toxicity
- Allium toxicosis Medium
Weather
- Bolting Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Shallot
- Which pests affect Shallot?
- Possible pests on Shallot include Onion fly.
- Which diseases affect Shallot?
- A common disease is White rot. Also possible: Onion downy mildew and Onion neck rot.
- Is Shallot toxic to cats and dogs?
- Shallot is toxic to cats and dogs. Mainly the bulb and leaves are toxic, while leaves can be eaten.
- How much water does Shallot need?
- Shallot has a low water requirement.
- What light does Shallot need?
- Shallot prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Shallot frost-hardy?
- Shallot is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat Shallot?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves. Other parts (the bulb and leaves) are toxic, though.