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Shallots 'Red Sun' (50 Bulbs Per Pack)
Shallots 'Red Sun' (50 Bulbs Per Pack)
Shallots 'Red Sun' (50 Bulbs Per Pack)
Shallots 'Red Sun' (50 Bulbs Per Pack)
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Shallots 'Red Sun' (50 Bulbs Per Pack)

West Cork Bulbs

SKU 1131306
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Buying season

Planting seasons vary between spring and autumn varieties. Check this variety’s instructions.
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Vegetable bulbs & sets

About this variety

Shallots ‘Red Sun’ are a striking and flavoursome variety, prized for their deep red skins and mild, sweet taste. Ideal for roasting, cooking, or pickling, they form uniform clusters of bulbs that store well and develop rich, nuanced flavour over time. Hardy and reliable, ‘Red Sun’ performs well in most garden soils, making it perfect for kitchen gardens and allotments. Supplied as a pack of 50 bulbs, it is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both culinary quality and visual appeal.

Why We Like It:

  • Mild, Sweet Flavour: Perfect for cooking, roasting, and pickling.

  • Attractive Red Bulbs: Uniform, deep red-skinned shallots.

  • Reliable Crop: Hardy, easy to grow, and stores well.

What to Know:

  • Sun and Soil: Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

  • Planting Depth: Place bulbs 2–3 cm deep, 10–15 cm apart.

  • Watering: Keep soil moderately moist; avoid waterlogging.

  • Care: Remove weeds regularly to encourage healthy bulb development.

  • Harvesting: Lift when foliage turns yellow and begins to die back.

Bulb Color:
Deep red

Planting Months:
February
March
April

Harvesting Months:
July
August

Height and Spread:
At full growth, Shallots ‘Red Sun’ reach about 25–35 cm in height × 10–15 cm spread, producing clusters of flavorful, visually striking bulbs.

Planting / sowing months
September, October, November, December
When to buy and plant

Onions, shallots and garlic are available for different planting seasons. Choose a variety for the time you intend to plant rather than treating all vegetable bulbs alike.

Planting and growing

Prepare a suitable bed or container with good drainage. Follow this variety’s instructions for planting depth, spacing and growing conditions.

Aftercare

Keep the crop watered as needed and control competing weeds. Harvest and dry or store according to the crop and variety’s guidance.

A little advice goes a long way

Bring your garden photos to Newlands in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Our horticultural team can help you choose for your soil, light and growing space.

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