Scalogno Banana

Allium Cepa var. Aggregatum

Attractive and delicious! Thick, long, torpedo like shallots with a mild shallot sweetness. Pink scale with a bronze tint. Our favourite onion in the kitchen!

Certified Organic

Growing Instructions

Start indoors late winter to early spring (about 8-10 weeks before the last frost) in seed trays. Sow 1–2 seeds per cell, about 1/4 - 1/2 cm deep, keep moist in a bright, warm location. Germination 7-14 days, then move to a cooler location. Transplant early-mid spring when 10-15cm tall, spacing 10-15cm apart. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Harvest when leaves yellow and fall over. Let bulbs cure 2-3 weeks before trimming and storing, curing is essential for long storage.