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Shallot- Figaro Echalion

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Standard seed packet, 60 seeds

 

Description

Biennial (usually grown as an annual) traditional French echalion with tapered bulbs and reddish brown skin. The bulbs are wider than 'Roderique'. They have a mild flavour and can be used in dressings, sauces, soups and stews, and eaten cooked, pickled or raw. The green leaves can also be eaten like a spring onion, leaving at least half of the leaf to provide energy for the bulbs to grow.

Echalions or echalots are crosses between onions and true shallots. Also known as 'Banana Shallot'. This is a long day variety suited to cold climates. Matures late season.

 

How to sow and grow:

Method: Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth: 5mm
When: Autumn, winter and early spring
Row Spacing: 40cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil
Plant Spacing: 5-10cm
Hardiness: Hardy
Plant Height:
Days to Maturity/flowering: 110-120 days
Care: Bulbs are ready to harvest when tops dry out.

 

Other Specifications

SKU I4-12
Seeds per gram: 240 seeds

 
   

About Us

The Seed Collection Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and operated business, based in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Ferntree Gully, Victoria. We are an online business dedicated to providing gardeners with quality herb, vegetable and flower seeds. It's our mission to make more seeds more accessible to more people; we believe everyone should have access to quality seeds and a diversity of varieties at a fair price.

About our seeds

We have a large range of seed varieties that contains most common vegetables, herbs and flowers as well as many other rare and uncommon types.

We specialise in vegetable, herb and flower seeds but also carry some fruit, native and other ornamental seed varieties.  Our catalogue of seed varieties is always expanding.

  • Our seed varieties are Heirloom and open-pollinated
  • We don't sell hybrids and we don't sell GMO's.
  • None of our seeds are chemically treated.

All of our seed is of the highest quality available and is sourced from reputable seed producers. 

Standard seed packets

Seeds are packaged in small sealed plastic bags that are approximately 50 x 85mm in size.  The bags are labelled with common name, botanical name, lot number, a variety description and basic sowing information.  Additonally all order are also shipping with general sowing instructions and planting advice. 

Quantity of seeds per packet depends on the variety but at a minimum we try and give enough seeds for an average home gardener.  (See descriptions to view seed counts. Note: Seed counts are only approximate and to be used as a guide only)

Payment Options:

We accept payment through PayPal or Visa/Mastercard. All of our items require immediate payment. (If you wish to purchase multiple items use the 'Add to Cart' buttons to combine postage and payment.)

Postage:

We send Australia wide including WA and TAS.  We do not send internationally.   

We use Australia Post to deliver most orders.  Occasionally we may use a courier to deliver larger orders.

We normally dispatch paid orders same or next business day. 

Expected delivery time is 1-6 business days depending on your location.  However we do not consider mail missing until at least 10 business days have passed.

Quarantine Restrictions:

We send orders to all states and territories in Australia including Tasmania and Western Australia.  However due to Quarantine restrictions some or our products are not allowed in certain states; these are all marked in the item descriptions. (eg: "NOT TO WA") If you accidentally purchase a product that is restricted in your state, we will remove it from your order and provide you with a refund.  If applicable, the remainder of your order will be processed.     

Returns Policy:

Goods qualify for return if item is not as described or damaged on arrival.  We do not offer returns for any other reason.

In the event of items being damaged or faulty on arrival a refund or replacement will be given.  If goods arrive damaged we must be contacted within 48 hours of delivery.

Terms of sale:

- All prices include GST where applicable.

- Once payment has been made, orders cannot be cancelled, added to or modified.

- SEED COUNTS: Seed counts are approximate and provided as a guide only.  Seeds are measured by volume or weight.

- SEED USE: Our seeds are to be used for propagation only.  Any reference to edible seed refers to the resultant crop only.

- AVAILABILITY: We aim to keep our inventory as accurate as possible.  However from time to time errors may occur and we may not be able to fulfill an order.  In this instance we will refund the customer for any omitted items and if applicable process the remainder of the order.

- IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS: All information provided in this listing including but not limited to: product images, plant images, produce images, cultural advice, treatments, and descriptions are provided in good faith.  The information is for general information purposes only and while every attempt has been made to make this information as accurate and complete as possible some errors and omissions may remain.

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