When is the best time to plant shallots in spring?

As a common seasoning vegetable , shallots play an indispensable role in cooking. There are many varieties of shallots on the market, including alliums and shallots. Allium sibiricum has strong adaptability and can be grown in all seasons of the year, while allium sibiricum is famous for its small plants and slender, strong-flavored leaves, making it very suitable for cultivation by home gardening enthusiasts. So when is the appropriate time to plant shallots in spring?

When is the best time to plant shallots in spring?

Shallots prefer mild and cool climatic conditions, and the most suitable growing temperature range is 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. It is usually recommended to sow in March to April in spring and September to October in autumn. In the southern regions, autumn and winter are also suitable times for sowing. For the method of growing seedlings in small greenhouses, sowing can be carried out from January to February in early spring, while greenhouse cultivation allows sowing all year round.

How to grow shallots

1. Soil selection

When growing shallots, the ideal soil should be fertile, loose, well-drained and deep. Soil that is too alkaline may have an adverse effect on the growth of shallots, so the soil pH needs to be controlled within the range of 6.0 to 7.0 to ensure the healthy growth of shallots.

2. Seed treatment

There are many varieties of shallots, and you should choose varieties with high yield, strong resistance, good quality and high yield according to local climatic conditions. Use fresh seeds and perform pretreatment, such as seed dressing and germination, to increase the germination rate.

3. Planting seeds

Mix the seeds with fine sand and spread them evenly in the soil, keeping a row spacing of 6-8 cm, cover with a thin layer of soil, and water thoroughly. After sowing, keep the environment warm, control the temperature at around 20 degrees, and water regularly to keep the soil moist, waiting for the shallots to germinate.

4. Daily management

Shallots are drought tolerant and do not require excessive water. Too much water can cause the roots of shallots to rot. Therefore, you should water the shallots in appropriate amounts according to their drought tolerance, and the best time to water is in the morning. When planting shallots, base fertilizer needs to be applied. During the seedling stage, phosphorus fertilizer should be supplemented. At different growth stages, different proportions of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers need to be applied, combined with trace elements, to promote vigorous growth of shallots.

To sum up, shallots can be planted in spring. If planted in spring, it is recommended to do so in March or April. Of course, the actual local temperature data must also be considered.