Longor Shallot Sets – 500g | French Banana Shallot

£8.99

RHS AGM Longor is an elongated French banana-type shallot with purple-brown skin and pink flesh. Fine flavour, good storage and 15/35mm planting sets.

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Description

Longor Shallot Sets

Longor is an RHS Award of Garden Merit French banana-type shallot, producing the elongated bulbs that make this style so distinctive in the kitchen. Mature bulbs have purple-brown outer skins and attractive pink flesh, with a fine shallot flavour suited to sauces, roasting and everyday cooking.

Why grow Longor?

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Elongated French banana-type shallot
  • Purple-brown skin and pink flesh
  • Harvests from summer into autumn
  • Good storage when properly cured

Supplied grade: 15/35mm. Pack size: 500g.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Crop Type

Planting Season

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Planting Period

Late winter–spring

Harvest

Summer into autumn

Bulb Shape

Elongated / banana type

Bulb Colour

Purple-brown / pink flesh

Flavour

Fine, versatile

Storage

Good

Set Grade

15/35mm

RHS AGM

Yes

Planting Advice

When & Where to Plant

Plant from late winter into spring in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Spacing & Depth

  • Plant sets 15–20cm apart, with about 30cm between rows.
  • Set them with the tip just showing above the surface.

Care

Keep weed-free and water during prolonged dry spells. Each planted set develops into a cluster of new shallots.

Heavy Soil & Containers

Good drainage is essential. Raised beds and large containers are useful on heavier soils.

Harvest & Storage

Lift when the foliage yellows and falls. Separate the clusters and cure the bulbs thoroughly. Store only sound, dry shallots in a cool, airy place.

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