shallot 'Prisma'

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This shallot produces a cluster of larger than average bulbs with a red-brown skin and white flesh, which are said to store very well

shallot 'Prisma'

Scientific classification

Species
shallot 'Prisma' (Allium cepa 'Prisma')
Genus
Allium
Family
Amaryllidaceae
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Toxicity
Herbs - Culinary · Bulbs
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of shallot 'Prisma'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of shallot 'Prisma'

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shallot 'Prisma' care guide

Steady mild soil moisture, avoid drought during bulb swelling phase
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Steady mild soil moisture, avoid drought during bulb swelling phase

Fertilizing

Balanced vegetable feed biweekly until onion bulb full maturation

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Growing

Grow in any soil in full sun. They need moisture whilst growing but by July need very little. For more advice see how to grow: shallots

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion downy mildew , onion white rot and leek rust

Pests

May be susceptible to birds pulling them out the ground, if they are planted as sets

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