Taylor's "Jermor" Shallot Onion Sets are copper coloured with a rosy flesh and can be overwintered for an extra-early harvest.

Shallot Onion sets are more reliable than seeds and are earlier to harvest.

Planting Instructions: Shallot Onions require a deeply cultivated and well-drained soil.

Growing: Shallot Onions will benefit from an application of general fertiliser into the soil prior to planting. Check every few days until growth commences and re-plant any sets that are disturbed by birds and animals.

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

Planting Time: Autumn

Planting Depth: 3cm

Planting Distance: 12cm