Joyce J
28 August 2022
There’s something magical about growing your own food in your backyard or balcony. In this guide, we will discuss how to grow Shallot in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
Your vegetable garden can feed not just your body, but your soul. It encourages you to ask for more out of your garden, seeking variety and adventure every day.
When should you plant Shallot?
The best months to plant Shallot in Perth are Apr-May, Jul-Aug. You can plant using Transplant, ideally when the soil temperature is around 8-30 degrees celcius and the air is around 15-30 degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant? Transplant
Ideal air temp: 15-30c
Ideal soil temp: 8-30c
Can Shallot grow in pots?
Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.
The great thing about planting Shallot in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Shallot indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Shallot get?
You will discover that Shallot thrives on Full sun to semi shade.
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Shallot isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.
Mirabel Osler
How often should you water Shallot?
Shallot really enjoys when it gets Regular watering.
They prefer soil that is General potting mix or garden soil.
When can you harvest?
Being a Annual vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Shallot crop is around All year. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Shallot in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Shallot in rows. You’ll need to allow around 20 centimetres between rows, and 15-20 centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: 20 cm
Space between seedlings: 15-20 cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Shallot seeds for up to 4 years, and use them to grow more next season?
I’m fast, why? Because I eat vegetables.
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Enjoy delicious Shallot in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Shallot in your own backyard.
Get your children involved. Not only is it educational learning where their food comes from, studies have shown that children are more likely to eat what they have helped grow.
I trust you found the above article motivating and soon you’ll be in the garden.
