Shallot Allium cepa Vegetable Seeds for Planting White Blanca Variety in Kitchen Garden

Enhance your kitchen garden with the White Blanca Shallot (Allium cepa), a high-yielding heirloom variety known for its mild, sweet-flavored white bulbs. Perfect for salads, cooking, pickling, and garnishing, this Non-GMO variety is easy to grow and suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Features:

1. Tender White Bulbs: Mild, flavorful shallots ideal for cooking and salads.
2. High Yield: Produces consistent, uniform bulbs throughout the season.
3. Heirloom & Non-GMO: Naturally cultivated for authentic taste and quality.
4. Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for salads, cooking, garnishing, and pickling.
5. Easy to Grow: Suitable for raised beds, containers, or garden rows.
6. Nutrient-Rich: Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and natural flavor.

Specifications:

1. Common Name (US): Shallot
2. Scientific Name: Allium cepa
3. Variety: White Blanca
4. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
5. Bulb Color: White
6. Plant Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
7. Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
8. Spread: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)
9. Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6–8 hours/day)
10. Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
11. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
12. USDA Zones: 3–10
13. Sowing Season: Early Spring or late Summer for fall harvest
14. Germination Time: 10–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)
15. Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
16. Spacing Between Plants: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)
17. Maturity: 90–120 days from sowing
18. Maintenance: Keep soil moist, thin seedlings, and remove weeds

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors or directly in well-draining soil after the last frost.
2. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
3. Keep soil moist and provide full sun.
4. Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart to allow proper bulb formation.
5. Harvest bulbs when tops begin to yellow and fall over.
6. Cure shallots in a dry, ventilated area before storage.