How to Grow Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum)? The Latest Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial

Shallots are a perennial plant of the Liliaceae family, generally growing in corn fields or citrus orchards. They are a common wild onion in rural areas and can be cultivated artificially. How is cultivation carried out today? Today I will tell friends who want to grow them how to cultivate them and what to pay attention to.

I. Cultivation Time

It is best to let shallot seedlings grow under short-day, low-temperature conditions, so the best growing period is generally from August to September. However, in warm regions, autumn planting can be appropriately postponed, and in cold regions, it can be slightly advanced for overwintering cultivation.

II. Planting Density

Generally, shallots are not strict about environmental requirements and have strong adaptability. If larger bulbs are not needed, they can be planted more densely to increase yield. However, for overall consideration, the plant spacing can generally be set at about 8 to 10 cm, and the row spacing at about 15 cm, enough for a person to pass through.

III. Seed Selection

Bulb division propagation is generally used. At maturity, select shallots with larger aboveground stems and leaves, dig away the soil around the base of the stems, and the bulbs can be taken out. Select larger, plump bulbs free of pests and diseases and collect them, then place them in a dry place. They must not be washed with water or soaked in other chemicals; simply keeping them in a sealed environment to prevent water loss is enough.

IV. Planting Methods

Generally, hole planting and furrow planting are used. Hole planting usually means placing two bulbs in a small pit, covering with fine soil, gently pressing the soil firm, then watering to retain moisture, which helps the bulbs bind closely with the soil and root quickly. Furrow planting means digging furrows about 5 cm deep in the ground and evenly scattering the bulbs into the furrows before covering with soil. After the bulbs are put into the ground, since they have not yet grown new roots, diluted fertilizer water must be applied once every other day until one week later, when it becomes once every three days.

By preparing properly before sowing at the right cultivation time and carrying out the correct planting process, you can grow shallots well and ensure their growth progress. After reading this, I believe you have a better understanding of shallots and roughly know their planting methods. I hope this can be of some help to you.