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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 100 days from transplanting
Family: Alliaceae
Type: Eschalion, long-day shallot (Learn more)
Native: Exists only in cultivation
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Thick 2" to 6" long torpedo-shaped bulbs
Variety Info: Thick, 2"–6" long, torpedo-shaped bulbs with a copper-colored wrapper and cream-colored interior. 'Zebrune' is also called Cuisse de Poulet de Poitou.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; when soil temperature is at least 45°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. The earlier the start, the bigger the bulb. Ideal soil temperature is 60°–85°F.
Days to Emerge: 7–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 4"
Row Spacing: 12"–16"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Shallot bulbs can be harvested at any desirable size. To harvest large bulbs at full maturity, wait until tops have fallen over and turned yellow or brown, they are ready for harvest. Harvest in the morning, lifting the bulbs with a garden fork. Dry them in the garden in the sun for 2 to 3 days, lightly covering the bulbs with straw, or the tops of other onions to prevent sunscald. Cure them for 3 to 7 days in a dry area with good air circulation. Once dry, cut the roots to 1/4", and the greens to 1" to create a seal, preventing decay.
- Heather ..Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 8, 20255 Stars
I planted the entire packet to leave plenty of room for beginner error. Despite my lack of experience (and the seed trays getting absolutely drowned with water by my 3 year old “helper”) the first seedlings appeared not even 5 days later, and every seed seems to have germinated. Since these onions appear to be loving life, I’m going to have to figure out where in the garden to stick roughly 75 of them in a couple months 😂
- Gloria C.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsMay 22, 20244 Stars
These shallots are something new for me this year. I’m excited to see them mature. It’s just my husband and me and I didn’t want to plant full sized onions, so these will be perfect for us. I gave them 4 stars because the growing season on these is just starting.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kevin S.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsMar 31, 2026Have not been in the ground yet
I’ve got seedling. Great germination but it’s going to be a while until they get in the ground outside.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 4, 2026Hey Kevin,
Thank you so much for the 4-star review! It's fantastic to hear that you're getting great germination from your Zebrune Shallot seeds - that's always such an encouraging start to the growing journey. We totally understand that timing is everything when it comes to getting seedlings outdoors, especially with the weather and seasons. Your little shallots will be worth the wait once they're ready to transplant! Keep on growing 🌻
- Katherine A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 25, 2026Good results
I had great germination and decent sized shallots by summer. Last season was my first time trying shallots from seed, and they were a lot easier than I thought. They just didn’t store very long, but that may also be because I’m new to curing them. A few that got left behind lasted through the winter-I’m in zone 7a, and we got down to single digits for a week. I’ve bought these again to grow this year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - JenniferRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 22, 20265 Stars
I absolutely can not wait to grow these! I’ve tried to grow these from the normal grocery store.. that was a no go… i know ill get them to go this time for sure! Was not easy to find them but Botanical had them!! Thank you so much! Now to follow for Egyptian Walking Onions!
