Shallot Hermine is a classic French shallot variety, valued for its mild, delicate flavour and smooth white skin. Popular with chefs and home growers alike, it produces elongated bulbs that are ideal for cooking, adding subtle sweetness to sauces, dressings and everyday dishes.

Easy to grow and highly reliable, Shallot Hermine performs particularly well when planted in spring, developing clusters of good-sized bulbs by harvest time. Well suited to Irish gardens and allotments, this variety offers excellent quality and dependable yields with minimal effort.

Key Features
✓ Traditional French shallot variety
✓ Mild, refined flavour ideal for cooking
✓ Smooth white skin with attractive bulb shape
✓ Reliable cropping and easy to grow
✓ Suitable for kitchen gardens and allotments

Aftercare
Plant shallot sets in spring in a sunny, well-drained position with fertile soil. Keep weed-free and water during dry spells. Harvest once foliage begins to yellow and die back, then lift and dry thoroughly before storing.